Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at Christchurch Hospital.
The incident occurred sometime between 9pm on Monday 1 February and 8.40am on Tuesday 2 February on a wing of the hospital that is currently undergoing refurbishment.
The wing is situated on the east side of the building next to the main entrance and consists of around 30 different sized rooms.
The workers left the site secure and returned the following day to discover a number of expensive tools had been stolen.
Police Constable Peter Simpson, of Christchurch police, said: “The tools were scattered all around the wing so the offenders would have taken some time to collect them all. We believe a vehicle would have been used to take them away from the scene.
“I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area of the hospital overnight on Monday to please call me on 101.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who has seen tools offered for sale in suspicious circumstances.”
Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 2:70. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.