A young man who stole around 25 disposable vape pods from a store in Poole was reported to have made threats whilst in possession of a kitchen knife.

At around 9.30pm on the evening of Monday 29 January, it is reported that a male suspect entered Premier Alder Road store and told a member of staff to hand over vapes.

The suspect is described as white, aged approximately 17 to 22 years old with light-coloured eyes, long fair hair, facial hair and of stocky build. He was wearing dark-coloured trousers and a cream or white zip-up hooded jumper.

Police constable Melissa Greenman, of Poole police, said: “I am carrying out enquiries into this incident and am keen to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area between 9.15pm and 10pm on Monday 29 January.

“Also, I am keen to speak to anyone with information about the identity of the suspect.

“If you may have captured anything of relevance during the timeframe on either home CCTV or dashcam footage, please contact Dorset Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240015088. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.