Police have made an appeal after various items, including three guitars, were stolen from a church in Weymouth.

Anyone who witnessed the crime or has any information has been asked to come forward following the burglary.

The incident occurred sometime between 6.30pm on Tuesday, January 29 and 9am on Wednesday, January 30 at Weymouth Baptist Church on The Esplanade.

The items that were stolen include a Dell E6440 laptop, a red Yamaha electric bass guitar, a Fender acoustic guitar, an Ovation guitar, three Boss distortion pedals, a camcorder and a Nintendo Wii.

Police Sergeant Richard Barnett, of Weymouth police, said: "This burglary has resulted in significant inconvenience and expense to the church and I am appealing to anyone who has information about the incident to contact me.

"I would also particularly like to hear from anyone who has seen the items listed for sale in suspicious circumstances."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55190015448.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.