Officers investigating a burglary at an opticians in Wimborne are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

At approximately 7.50pm on Monday 22 January 2024 a man entered the rear entrance of Specsavers in Crown Mead.

He searched through an unattended bag and stole an iPad.

Police Community Support Investigator Lindy Wilson, of Dorset Police, said: “As part of our ongoing enquiries, I am now issuing an image of a man I would like to identify.

View image here: https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/90c636b4-bdc9-ee11-9d5f-6045bdd24049

“I am appealing to anyone who recognises him to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240011711. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.