POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two pairs of women's underwear were stolen in Dorchester.

The garments were taken from a washing line in a garden on Alexandra Terrace at around 7.55am on Monday, March 26.

The offender is described as white, between five feet, seven inches and five feet, nine inches tall.

He was wearing a grey hooded top at the time of the theft.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101.