CCTV released as police investigate business burglaries in Fordingbridge and Ringwood

POLICE have released a CCTV picture of a man they want to find after a spate of burglaries and attempted burglaries at Fordingbridge and Ringwood businesses.

Seven incidents took place between Saturday and Sunday, 12th to 13th March, with four in Ringwood and three in Fordingbridge. All are believed to be linked.

The Dolls House tea shop in High Street, Fordingbridge, was among the businesses targeted, with a till containing cash and vouchers was stolen between 4pm on the Saturday and 8am the next morning.

Scones and hot cross buns were said to have been snatched when The Cottage Loaf, also in Fordingbridge High Street, was broken into just after 4am on the Sunday.

The Ringwood premises were also hit in that town’s High Street, as well as at The Furlong and in Christchurch Road.

Appealing for people to come forward, a Hampshire police spokesperson said: “Do you know who this person is?

“Perhaps you have seen him in the local area?”

Anyone with information should contact officers on 101 or submit details online at https://bit.ly/36b4foK, quoting crime reference number 44220100708. Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.