ELECTRICAL items were stolen during a break-in at a youth hub in Lyme Regis.

Officers are appealing for information after offenders forced open a small window amd stole a Playstation 4, and Ipad 2, an X-Box and a selection of games and DVDs.

The incident took place sometime between 9.15pm on Wednesday and 3.30am on Thursday.

A Lyme Regis safer neighbourhood team spokesperson, said: "The items are believed to have been placed in a large black and yellow Lonsdale holdall, in order to remove them from the scene.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information regarding this burglary. If anyone is offered a games console or games, iPad 2 or DVDS, them please contact police quoting crime number 55150126315.

"The items which were taken are used by the young people of Lyme Regis during Youth Club sessions. The cost of replacing these items is not insignificant and we are asking for the public's help in locating the stolen items so that they can be returned to The Hub for the use of the community."

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101.