A reminder that Blandford enquiry office is currently closed

A reminder that Blandford enquiry office is currently closed until Tuesday 28 April 2026 due to essential building works.  

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and have provided some information below that may be useful:

If you are attending Blandford during the closure period, only the following can be done:

Property collection cannot be undertaken from Blandford between these dates as the Enquiry Office is closed for safety and no public access is permissible. 

For any other matters involving the collection of lost or seized property, section 165 release requests or prohibition orders, please visit the enquiry office from Thursday 30 April 2026.  

Tomorrow, Friday 17 April, our neighbourhood policing team will be holding a Community Contact Point at M&S Foodhall in Blandford between 10am and 11am, allowing you to speak directly with local officers, report incidents, and discuss community issues without an appointment.

If you would like to report crime, an incident, provide intelligence, or a range of other matters – you can do this online by  visiting: Dorset Police website or call 101.

For services requiring in-person engagement please visit Bournemouth or Weymouth enquiry offices. You can find the opening times here: Find a police station | Dorset Police

Officers and staff will continue to carry out patrols and operational duties from Blandford police station. 

REMEMBER: You should always call 999 if a crime is in progress or if there is a danger to life.