People wearing balaclavas entered a property in Golf Links Road in Ferndown between 8.10pm and 8.30pm on Friday 8 October, and stole items of jewellery.

Officers attended and a search was carried out, with assistance from the dog unit, but the offenders were not located.

Detective Sergeant Karen Penn, of Dorset Police’s Priority Crime Team, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this incident and have conducted house-to-house visits in the area.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity around Golf Links Road on the evening of Friday 8 October or in the days leading up to the burglary to please come forward.

“I would also urge motorists who were travelling in the vicinity around the time of the incident to please check their dashcams for any relevant footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210162893. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.