AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after multiple items were stolen from a Dorset dentist.

Officers were alerted to a report of a break-in at the Old Market Dental Practice in Rivers Mead, Sturminster Newton.

A defibrillator and prescription medication are among the items stolen from a medical cupboard at the dental practice.

It is believed items were stolen between 5.30pm on October 15 and 8.15am on October 16.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

He has since been released on police bail.

Sergeant Mia Jakeman, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on the night of Tuesday 15 October into the morning of Wednesday 16 October 2024 to please contact us.

“I would also urge any local residents and businesses with CCTV, as well as motorists with dashcam who were in the vicinity, to please review any footage for anything that might help our investigation.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to strongly advise members of the public not to purchase any medication, other than when prescribed by your doctor. Use of non-prescribed medicines will always carry a significant health risk to any individual. Any members of the public offered such prescription medicines are urged to report it to police.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240159330.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.