Appeal for information following burglary at charity shop in Sturminster Newton

Appeal for information following burglary at charity shop in Sturminster Newton

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a burglary at a charity shop in Sturminster Newton.

Between 4.30pm on Wednesday 30 September and 9.45am on Thursday 1 October 2026 entry was gained to The Friends of Blandford Hospital charity shop in Station Road and cash was stolen from the premises.

Police Constable Ed Lewis, of the Sturminster Newton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this burglary and I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist our investigation.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of the shop, including to the rear of the store in Innes Court, on the evening of Wednesday 30 September into the early hours of Thursday 1 October 2026.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260153094. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.