Dorset Police are looking into the theft of a very valuable watch which was stolen from a health club in Poole.

A Rolex was stolen from a locker in the male changing rooms at the David Lloyd health club in Cabot Lane between around 4.35pm and 5.40pm on Monday 21 February.

It is described as a stainless steel Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 Chronometer with a black dial, red writing and black ceramic bezel on a satin-finished stainless steel oyster glide lock bracelet.

Police community support investigator Paul Bosley, of Poole police, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this theft and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity at the venue around the time of the incident to please come forward.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has been offered a watch matching that described in unusual circumstances either locally or online.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220029900. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.