A pharmacy in North Dorset has been targeted by burglars. 

Entry was gained to Jhoots Pharmacy on Salisbury Road in Shaftesbury and a quantity of cash was stolen as well as various items of medication.

The incident happened some time between 8pm on Friday July 5 and 8.20am on Monday July 8 and officers have launched an appeal today for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Police Constable Ed Lewis, of North Dorset police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this burglary and I would ask anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area over the weekend, or who has any further information that might assist our investigation, to please contact us.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to strongly advise members of the public not to purchase any medication being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances and to report it to police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240102748.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.