CCTV appeal following robbery in Bournemouth

Officers are issuing a CCTV image of a woman they would like to identify in connection with a robbery in Bournemouth.

At around 7.50pm on Wednesday 6 August 2025 Dorset Police received a report of a robbery at the Next store at the Castlepoint retail park in Castle Lane West.

It was reported that a woman entered the store and took two glass candles before attempting to leave without making payment. It was reported that when challenged by a member of the shop staff, the woman hit the victim with one of the glass candles before leaving the store.

The victim sustained injuries to their head and eyes.

Police Constable Sarah Donnelly, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been continuing to investigate this incident, and we are now in a position to issue a CCTV image of a woman we wish to speak to.

“I would urge anyone who knows who she is, or has information which may assist our enquiries, to please come forward.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250122353. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.