THREE people with an axe and baseball bats were seen peering into a Colehill garden before a car was found to have been broken into.

Dorset Police are probing the incident, in the Colehill Lane area of Wimborne, at around 3am on Friday, September 29.

A police spokesperson said it was reported three men were seen shining torches into the garden of the address.

“The three men – who were in possession of an axe and baseball bats – were disturbed by the occupants and left in a silver estate vehicle,” they added.

“A quantity of cash was taken from the victim’s car.”

PC Matthew Cutler, of East Dorset police, said: “Searches were carried out, but the vehicle was not located.

“I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around the relevant time to please get in touch.

“Also, I would like to hear from anyone who may have captured any footage of the suspects either on home CCTV or dashcam.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230154414. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.