We are sending this message to advise you of three crimes in the Fontmell Magna area of North Dorset.
There have been two attempts to steal equipment from sheds and outbuildings, the first being in West Street, sometime between Friday 20th March and Saturday 28th March. A metal latch has been cut and bent. the property owners are unsure at this time if anything has been stolen. Crime number 013233
The second was in North Street and has occurred sometime between Saturday 28th and Monday 30th March. Very similar circumstances where the door has been jemmied open but again, nothing appears to be stolen. Crime number 013371
These are causing us great concerns due to the number of outbuilding breaks recently but we are sorry to have to report there has also been a break to a property in Lurmer Street, Fontmell Magna, Crime number 013585. The residents had been away from the property between 26th March, returning on 31st March to discover intruders had gained access to the house.
Dorset Police are requesting if anyone believes they have seen any suspicious activity in the area over the past few days, they contact us, quoting any of the crime numbers stated above.
We would like to reassure all our residents that officers are investigating these offences but if anyone would like any security advice or further reassurance, you can call us on 101 and we can arrange for police staff to attend at a mutually convenient time to discuss any concerns you may have.
Thank you,
North Dorset Safer Neighbourhood Teams.