Image appeal following theft of statue in Poole

Officers investigating a theft in Poole are appealing for information and are issuing an image of the stolen item.

At around 5pm on Monday 22 December 2025, a dog statue was stolen from outside an address in Whitecliff Road.

The statue is described as grey, cast metal, and approximately three feet tall.

Police Community Support Investigator Paul Bosley, of Dorset Police, said: “This statue was of huge sentimental value to the victim, and we are carrying out enquiries to identify those involved in its theft and return it to its owner.

“We are issuing an image of the statue and I am asking anyone who has come across this item being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances to please get in touch.

“I would also like to hear from anyone with information about the theft that could assist our enquiries.”

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250189744. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.