Local Crime Update - Newtown

Please see below details of a recent crime committed in your area:

Vehicle Crime - Marie Close

Reference number: 55250098811

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

The incident occurred at 4.15 a.m. on Tuesday the 8th of July.  A male youth wearing trainers and a North Face puffa jacket damaged the security camera at this property before snapping the steering lock and attempting to steal a motorcycle.

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.

Please do not use Dorset Alert to report a crime or something else that requires police attention as we are unable to log details via this system.

You should call 99 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.

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Thank you