Local Crime Update - Newtown

Resident

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

Burglary - Cranbrook Road

Reference number: 55250126002

Officers investigating a male attempting to break into properties are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 1.35 a.m. on Tuesday the 19th of August and 11.59 p.m. on Wednesday the 20th of August.  A bald male with a long black beard riding an e-bike was seen trying door handles and attempting to break into properties.

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 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.

For crime prevention advice click here.

Thank you