Local Crime Update - Canford Cliffs

Resident

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

Burglary - Lindsay Road

Reference number: 55250163410

Officers investigating a distraction burglary are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred at 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday the 4th of November.  A male purporting to be the grandson of a neighbour gained entry to this property by requesting sponsorship for a charity.  While obtaining a £20 cash donation, the male stole an IPAD. 

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.

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Thank you