THIEVES targeted vehicles in a Poole hotel car park over the weekend.

Police are appealing for information after a car and a van were broken into in the car park at Travelodge, in Lifeboat Quay.

The first incident saw a bike taken from a Vauxhall Crossland at around 10pm on Sunday night (September 15).

The stolen bicycle is described as a white Cube women’s bike with magenta writing on the 56cm frame. The bike had a white Cateye cycling computer attached to the handlebars and a saddle bag containing a silver hand-pump, inner tube and multi-tool.

A bike was stolen from a vehicle parked in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

Then, it was reported an orange Stihl chainsaw was taken from a white Ford Transit tipper parked in the same location.

PC Mark Matthews, of Poole police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around the relevant time to please get in touch.

“I would also like to hear from any motorists driving in the area at the time to please check their dashcams to see if they have captured any footage of relevance.

“In addition, I would like to hear from anyone who has witnessed the described items being sold in-person or online in suspicious circumstances.

“Lastly, I would ask members of the public to remain vigilant by making sure they have not left any valuables in their vehicles when leaving them unattended.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240142515. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.