Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary on a boat in Weymouth Harbour. 

Police were called to reports at 2.45am and 3am on Thursday, June 20, that two men boarded the TS Jack Petchey training ship, which was moored outside the Harbour Master’s office in Weymouth Harbour.

It is reported that two laptops were taken.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward

Police Constable Antony Frost, of Weymouth police, said: “We are investigating this burglary and I am keen to hear from anyone with information that might assist our enquiries.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or any motorists who may have captured any relevant dashcam footage, to please contact us.

“Also, I would also ask residents in the area with home CCTV or doorbell cameras to please review their footage for anything that might help our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240092763. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.