Police are appealing for witnesses after a man entered two warden controlled flats and stole £100 in cash from a handbag.

The man, in his 20s, is described as having wavy black hair and was wearing a black quilted jacket.

He entered the flats at Nightingale Court, Victoria Street, by consent between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Thursday, January 30, police say.

Call Dorset Police on 101 quoting crime number 004176.