Dorset Police release CCTV image of suspect in burglary case

Dorset police have released a CCTV image of a suspect in a reported burglary at the address of an elderly man in Poole.

The incident occurred on November 2^nd 2018 at 7:15pm.

It was reported that the two male suspects convinced the victim, in his 70s, to allow them inside his property, before stealing cash from the premises.

A CCTV device with a motion detector was triggered when they entered the living room which recorded a ten second clip of the incident.

A 22-year-old male has already been arrested on suspicion of burglary and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Detective Constable Michelle Lawrence of Bournemouth CID said: “Following extensive enquiries in order to identify the second suspect, I am now issuing an image of him in the hope he can be identified.

“If you know who this person is please contact Dorset Police or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180200951. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.