POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two charity boxes were stolen.

The boxes were taken from a commercial premises in Victoria Park in Dorchester at about 1.15pm on Saturday, April 23.

Police are hoping to speak to two men who were in the area as they may have important information.

The first man is described as white, between 20 and 30 years old, around five foot six inches tall, of slim build and with dark hair.

He was wearing a grey coloured t-shirt and a black jacket.

The second man is described as around the same height and age.

The pair were seen in possession of a yellow coloured draw string bag which was later recovered under a parked car in Poets Way as were the charity boxes.

Anyone with any information should contact Dorset Police on 101 and quote crime number 55160063110.