Till snatched from salon in Wyke Regis

Police have issued a description of a man and woman they are trying to trace

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 6th Sep 2022

A till has been stolen from a hair salon in Weymouth.

It's reported that at around 6.40pm on Friday 26 August a staff member was working in Tahnee’s Hair & Beauty Studio in Portland Road when they noticed a man and woman standing by the front of the store.

The man went behind the counter and grabbed a red cash box and ran out of the store in the direction of Gallwey.

Description

The male suspect is described as white, approximately 25 years old and of unkempt appearance and slim build with messy mousy-coloured hair and a short scruffy beard. He was wearing a patterned white T-shirt and jogging bottoms.

The woman is described as having short dark hair that was worn in a ponytail.

Police appeal

Police Constable Joseph Garrard, of Weymouth police, said: “Enquiries are continuing into this incident, including carrying out CCTV enquiries in the area.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened, or found a red cash box in the vicinity since the time of the theft, to please come forward.

“I would also urge anyone who may have relevant information or footage to help the investigation to get in touch.”

How to contact Dorset Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220139877.

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