A quantity of jewellery, cash and two passports were stolen from a property in Stevenson Crescent some time between 7 and 11pm on Saturday 4 March.

Police constable Harvey Trehane, of Poole police, said: “We recognise the considerable impact dwelling burglary has on victims and we are conducting a number of enquiries in a bid to identify those responsible for this offence.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on the evening of Saturday 4 March to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have home CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage that could assist our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230034566. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.