A break-in at a Poundbury business has left its owner in 'shock'.
100 Giggles - a café and soft play area for children in Bridport Road - was broken into sometime between 5pm on Monday, February 26 and 8.15am the following day.
The owner, who only wanted to be identified as Adriana, said damage was caused to a door and about £10 worth of stock was stolen but nothing else.
It was able to open the next day, despite a damaged front door, once officers had completed their forensic search of the building.
Adriana said: "It was a bit of a shock and we were not expecting it.
"They took a couple of toys and some Belgian buns and a cookie – about 10 pounds worth of stuff.
"It was quite lucky, as we don’t leave any cash or anything of value in there overnight.
Images provided by Adriana show how the thieves gained access to the building, appearing to 'cut' a hole through the bottom of the door.
She added: "It was the door that was the problem, it looked like it was cut, I don’t know how the person did it."
A temporary fix has been put in place by Adriana's landlords, whom she praised for arranging someone to come out to repair the door, but did reveal that it may take several more weeks for it to be fully repaired.
Adriana added: "We rent the unit from CG Fry and Son, and they have been quite quick to send some panels, and then they will look to fix the door in a couple of weeks - it is safe for now."
During police enquiries it was discovered that a break-in had also been attempted at another business on Bridport Road, though thieves were not successful gaining entry.
Having only opened in September, the burglary is now making Adriana think about improving security, but she was pleased with how the local community has come to her support.
She added: "They have been very supportive - more than I expected.
"We are now thinking of getting cameras, but not when we have children playing.
"Maybe just one on the door once we leave the premises."
Dorset Police was contacted for an update on the case and the force said 'no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing'.
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