A dirtbike has been stolen from a garage in an early-hour burglary.

A secure garage attached to a home in Winterborne Whitechurch, near Blandford, was broken into at around 1am on Wednesday, January 8, and a Husaberg FE 390 dirtbike was taken.

Police investigating the burglary have released an image of a bike, which is believed to have been pushed onto another vehicle before being driven away.

Inspector Simon Perry, of North Dorset police, said: “As we continue to investigate this burglary, I am releasing an image of the bike that was stolen and would urge anyone who comes across it to please contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the Winterborne Whitechurch area in the early hours of Wednesday, January 8.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting crime number 55200003435.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.