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

Vehicle Crime -Whittingham Road

Reference number: 55250057963

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

The incident occurred at 19.41 p.m. on Thursday the 24th of April.  Two white males, described as slim, 6ft tall and wearing dark overalls and balaclavas, smashed the rear window of this van and stole a high value bicycle.

Burglary - The Horseshoe

Reference number: 55250058417

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

The incident occurred at 4.57 p.m. on Friday the 25th of April.  A patio door at this property was smashed to gain entry.  An untidy search was undertaken and some jewellery and perfume were 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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