Burglary at Moor Hill in Fovant

Police officers are looking for witnesses who may have seen a silver/ grey Audi in the Fovant area.

The burglary happened at around 3.30pm on April 23 and police say that a man in his 80s returned to his home in Moor Hill and found three men on the driveway who swiftly left the scene in a silver or grey Audi A4.

The men had broken in to the house and stolen a rifle from a cabinet, which was later found by officers discarded within the property.

A police spokesperson said: "Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident was reported.

"We’d like to hear from anyone who witnessed the men in the area on April 23 or anyone who witnessed a silver or grey Audi travelling at speed into the village from the direction of Fovant during the afternoon of April 23.

"It is possible that the men travelled into the Dorset or Avon and Somerset areas.

"If you can help, or if you have dash cam footage which may be relevant, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220041447.

"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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