CCTV appeal following theft in Bournemouth

Officers investigating a theft and fraudulent use of a bank card are issuing CCTV images of a man they would like to identify.

Overnight between Friday 12 June and Saturday 13 June 2026, entry was gained to an unattended vehicle in Pine Road, Bournemouth.

Items worth around £700 were reported stolen from the vehicle, including a purse and handbag.

Subsequently, the victim’s bank card was used at two local stores on the Saturday.

Police Constable Sarah Donnelly, of Dorset Police, said: “Following enquiries into this matter, I am now in the position to issue images of a man we would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information about the identity of the person pictured to get in touch.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260088927. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.