CCTV appeal following theft and fraudulent use of a bank card across Dorset

OFFICERS are investigating after over £10,000 was stolen from a bank card intercepted in the post.

The theft of the bank card is believed to have occurred between April 15 and April 22 at an address in Surrey.

The bank card was subsequently used on April 22 to make fraudulent withdrawals of cash from various Natwest bank branches in Dorset, Somerset, and Hampshire, totalling £10,800.

Detective constable Michael White, of Bournemouth police, said: “An investigation is underway to establish exactly when the bank card and PIN code documentation were stolen.

“As part of my enquiries, I have obtained CCTV images of a man believed to be using the stolen bank card and I would ask anyone with information about his identity to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240077323.

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