Appeal following commercial burglaries in Lytchett Minster

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a series of commercial burglaries in Lytchett Minster.

Between 9pm and 11.30pm on Saturday 25 October 2025 entry was gained to five businesses located in the Courtyard Craft Centre.

Cash was stolen from tills and charity boxes inside each of the units.

Attempts were made to gain entry to a further four businesses but were unsuccessful.

Police Constable Mike Rumsby, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out detailed enquiries into these incidents, which have impacted a number of businesses in the Courtyard Craft Centre.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on Saturday night to please get in touch.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has captured relevant CCTV and would urge motorists who may have been driving in the area at the relevant time to please review any dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything that may assist us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250158562. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.