Thousands of pounds worth of power tools stolen in early-hours burglary
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a commercial burglary in North Dorset.
At around 2am on Sunday August 3, entry was gained to a property in the area of Tarrant Gunville, near Blandford Forum.
A number of power tools were stolen during the incident, including a chainsaw, hedge trimmers and PPE equipment valued at approximately £2,660.
Police Constable Shaun Fewell, of Dorset Police, said: 'We are conducting enquiries into this burglary and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area overnight between Saturday 2 August and Sunday 3 August 2025.
'I would also be keen to hear from anyone who has come across any tools matching those described being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250114175. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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