THIEVES fled with bicycles worth £3,000 in an overnight raid on a garage in Sturminster Newton.

A red and white Pinarello Dogma and a black Willier Mortirolo were taken from the home’s garage in Pitts Orchard.

PC Stuart Beasley, of Blandford police, said: “It is believed that the offenders used a pathway that runs alongside the house to gain access.

“This path leads to the British Legion car park. “I urge anyone who recalls any suspicious activity in the area of Pitts Orchard and Bath Road during the time of the burglary to contact the police as soon as possible.

“If you have been offered either of these items at a lower than normal price or think you have seen them, please speak to us.

“All calls are treated in the strictest confidence.”

The incident happened overnight of Sunday March 24 and Monday March 25 between 10.30pm and 2am. Call the police on 101 with information.