Three men carrying an axe and baseball bats have stolen a quantity of cash from a car in Colehill.

At approximately 3am on Friday 29 September it is reported that the men were seen shining torches into the garden of an address in the Colehill Lane area.

They were disturbed by the occupants and left in a silver estate vehicle.

A quantity of cash was taken from the victim’s car.

PC Matthew Cutler, of East Dorset police, said: “Searches were carried out, but the vehicle was not located.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around the relevant time to please get in touch.

“Also, I would like to hear from anyone who may have captured any footage of the suspects either on home CCTV or dashcam.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230154414. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.