EIGHT cars have been targeted by thieves in East Dorset.

Police say they are investigating a series of thefts from largely unsecure cars parked on driveways in the Ferndown area.

The thefts that have been reported occurred on December 1, 3 and 5 from vehicles parked in roads including Chine Walk and Dudsbury Road.

Ferndown Police said the offenders took loose change and bank cards.

They have urged anyone who has access to CCTV in their premises or a dashcam in their vehicle to review it. Contact Dorset Police on 101 quoting occurrence 55180193605.