CCTV appeal following theft and fraud in Poole

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

Overnight between Wednesday 1 July and Thursday 2 July 2026, a window to an unattended vehicle was smashed in the area of Churchill Road and a handbag containing bank cards stolen.

A further report was also made of a second vehicle at the same address being broken into, with power tools, a battery charger and a bank card stolen.

Subsequently, attempts were made to use the bank cards at two local stores on the Thursday.

Police Constable Harvey Trehane, of Poole 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.”

View images here: https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/6e560c63-b994-f111-9d9b-6045bdd24049

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260098771. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.