HUNDREDS of pounds worth of tools were stolen from a property being renovated in Poole.

Police are investigating the theft of tools from a home being renovated in Penn Hill, they are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 4.30pm on Monday, August 19 and 7.30am on Tuesday, August 20 at a home on Birch Close.

A DeWalt impact driver, a DeWalt stapler, a 1.5 amp and 9 amp battery, a DeWalt level, a 6" scrape and a bucket trowel were stolen.

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.