Children’s Christmas presents as well as jewellery, cash and a CCTV hard drive were stolen in a robbery in Verity Crescent between midnight and 1am on Sunday 4 December.

Police Constable Ryan Malcolm, of Dorset Police, said: “The victims in this case have a young child and the family have been left devastated by this incident, which saw Christmas presents stolen as well as jewellery with a sentimental value.

“We are determined to explore all lines of enquiry available to us in order to identify those responsible for this burglary and I am appealing for anyone with information that might assist our enquiries to please make contact with us.

“I would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Verity Crescent and Kellaway Road during the early hours of Sunday 4 December.

“I would also urge residents in the area to check their CCTV systems or doorbell cameras for any footage that might help our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220195928. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.