DORSET POLICE have issued a CCTV appeal following a commercial burglary at a garage in Christchurch.

Officers driving past the Shell garage on Barrack Road were flagged down by a member of the public at 9.55pm on Monday February 1.

The pedestrian informed them that an alarm was going off at the premises and a break-in had occurred.

In the CCTV images released by Dorset Police, the cuplit is dressed in a Hugo Boss jacket and balaclava.


Reports say that access had been gained to a safe and a quantity of cash had been stolen.

Police Constable Billy Forster, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to make enquiries into this burglary and we have obtained CCTV images of the suspect.

“His clothing is particularly distinctive and I would urge anyone with information regarding his identity to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting occurrence number 55210019662.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.