Officers investigating an attempted robbery in East Dorset are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at 3.14pm on Tuesday 3 September 2024 that a man had entered the Post Office in Smugglers’ Lane at Furzehill near Wimborne in possession of a knife and had attempted to make off with the till.
A member of staff intervened and the till was left at the scene. It is believed the offender then made off in a white Seat Ibiza hatchback with tape over the rear numberplate.
The man is described as around five feet seven inches tall and of stocky build. He was dressed all in black and was wearing a balaclava or covering over his head.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Detective Sergeant Gareth Jones, of Dorset County CID, said: “I would like to reassure members of the public that we have launched a full investigation into this incident and are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the man involved.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity, or who has seen the vehicle described above, to please make contact with us.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant home CCTV or dashcam footage.
“There will be an increased policing presence in the area as we investigate this attempted robbery and officers can be approached by anyone with information or concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 3:331. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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