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

Dorset Police have had reports of four dwelling burglaries in Lyme Regis over the last month.

On 3rd April, unknown offenders broke into a property, causing damage to a glass pane.  Nothing appears to have been stolen at this time.  Reference number - 55250047279.
On 21st April, report of unknown offenders broke into a property via a back bedroom window, possibly using a screwdriver.  A small amount of money and some food items were stolen.  Reference number - 55250056058.

Between 23rd March and 24th April, someone has entered a property by forcing a ground floor window.  The only items missing appear to be food stuff.  Reference number - 55250058149
On 30th April, an unknown female opens an iron gate and tries a door handle, before leaving.  It is possibly linked to the others due to it's suspicious nature.  Police are looking into trying to identify the female.  Reference number - 55250061178.

It appears that the targeted properties are second homes/holiday lets.  I urge vigilance and advise residents and property owners to review your security and consider CCTV/doorbell cameras to alert to incidents as they occur and potentially capture evidence.  If you have any information about any of these crimes, please contact Dorset Police.

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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