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

Residential Crime - Blandford Close

Reference number: 55250057990

Officers investigating the theft of a shed are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 12.00 a.m. on Friday the 18th of April and 9.15 a.m. on Monday the 21st of April.  A shed was emptied and stolen from this allotment.

Burglary - Blandford Road

Reference number: 55250058479

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

The incident occurred between 5.00 p.m. on Thursday the 24th of April and 7.45 a.m. on Friday the 25th of April.  A window was smashed at this property to gain entry.  A cash box, a laptop and some vehicle keys 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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