A quantity of high value jewellery has been stolen from a home in Ashley Heath.

It was reported that between 9.30pm and 10pm on Saturday 16 September entry was gained to an address in Lions Lane while the occupant was inside.

The resident alerted Dorset Police and officers attended the scene.

The offender is described as male, six feet tall and was wearing a dark-coloured hooded jumper.

Police Constable Matt Cutler, of Dorset Police, said: “The jewellery that was stolen was of great sentimental value to the victim and we are doing all we can to identify the person responsible.

“I would like to hear from residents who may have seen or heard any suspicious activity in the area.

“Also, if you were in the vicinity and have either a dashcam, home CCTV or a doorbell camera, please check your footage during the timeframe for anything that may help my enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230147307. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.