Mean thieves raid Ferndown charity shop - now police appeal for witnesses

Police in Ferndown are appealing for

witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a burglary at the

Marie Curie Cancer Care charity shop in the town.

The incident, in which offenders forced entry to the charity shop on Victoria Road, happened at 8.15am

on Monday, 13 September 2010.

The offenders broke through a rear window and stole a variety of

items.

Police Constable Mike Henstridge, of Ferndown police, said: “I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this

burglary to contact me.

“One of the items stolen is very distinctive – a

small copy of Tutankhamun’s death mask, which is about five inches tall

with a red wood base plinth with an inscription.

“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed any

suspicious activity in Victoria

Road to contact me as soon as possible.

“Anyone with information about this burglary and those

responsible is urged to call Dorset Police urgently. All calls will be treated

in the strictest of confidence.”

Witnesses and anyone with information

should contact Dorset Police in confidence on

01202 222 222 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111

where mobile phone tariffs may apply.