A CARAVAN was smashed and broken into at a holiday park in Poole.

Police are investigating and appealing for information of a break-in at a holiday park on Napier Road in Hamworthy.

The incident took place between 12pm on Monday, August 12 and around 4pm on Saturday, August 17.

It was reported that a window to the caravan was smashed in order to gain entry.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Officers investigating a break-in to a caravan at the holiday park are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“The incident occurred between 12.00 p.m. on Monday the 12th of August and 3.57 p.m. on Saturday the 17th of August. “A window to this caravan was smashed to gain entry.”

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