TWO men wearing balaclavas broke into a business in Poole.

Police are investigating a break-in at a business and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 24, between 3.30am and 3.55am at the commercial dwellings of the Hugh Symons group Alder Hills, between Rossmore and Alderney.

The burglars, who were seen wearing balaclavas, ripped the key safe from the wall and used the keys to open the gate to the outside of the building. Shipping containers to the rear were then forced open.

Amongst some items stolen were a wheelbarrow and a Dewalt tool chest.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "It is reported that two masked offenders forced entry to commercial dwellings of the Hugh Symons group and stole several items. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. No arrests have been made."

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