A motorcycle was stolen after thieves forced their way into a garden shed.

The blue and white Yamaha YZ125 motorcycle was taken sometime between 11pm on Friday,  August 2 and 7am on Saturday, August 3 at a property in The Hawthorns in The Grange area of Christchurch.

A lawn mower and tools were also taken.

Police Constable Chris Vaughan, of Christchurch police, said: “The bike is quite distinctive in colour, is covered in ADR branded stickers and has a large exhaust.

“I urge anyone who may have witnessed this burglary take place, or has any information about those responsible to contact Dorset Police in confidence.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who has been offered a bike matching the description in strange circumstances or for an unusually low price.”

No arrests have been made.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 03:142.