Please see below details of recent crimes committed in your area:

Vehicle Crime - Copeland Drive

Reference number: 55250054999

Officers investigating a theft from a motor vehicle are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 5.40 p.m. and 6.06 p.m. on Thursday the 17th of April.  A pickup truck was broken into and a lime green Haibike with a Garmin handset mount was stolen.

Burglary - Verulam Road

Reference number: 55250055290

Officers investigating an attempted break-in to a residential garage are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 7.32 p.m. and 7.35 p.m. on Friday the 11th of April. Two youths attempted to break into a garage to the rear of this property.  A mounted security camera above the door was stolen.

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 by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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