Author: Stourpaine Parish Council

This a message from Blandford SNT

We have had a number of reported Burglaries to Industrial Units over the weekend from the Holland Way and Sunrise Estates.

Bottom panels of UPVC doors were targeted with sections prised out. A DeWalt saw was the only item of property removed from any of the premises.

Please ensure you take as many safety and security precautions as possible and be extra vigilant of anything suspicious.

If anyone has any information in relation to any of these crimes, please contact PC2775 Cooke on 101 quoting Crime No. C:14:D:53254

Kind Regards

Blandford SNT

Online Puppy Scam

Blandford SNT have been made aware of an online scam concerning the sale of puppies.  When the interested party contacts the breeder to purchase the puppy, the breeder states that they have recently moved to Scotland and due to the distance the puppy will be couriered down to them.  The money for the courier has to be paid up front and then when the buyer parts with the cash, the breeder becomes non-contactable and the puppy never arrives.

We have contacted the advertising webpage to advise them of this scam and they have removed the offending adverts.

When purchasing puppies, or any animals, make sure you use a reputable agent, always ask to see the parents of the animal and don’t part with any money unless you are completely happy.  If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

If you become suspicious regarding any related adverts, please don’t hesitate to contact Dorset Police on 101 or Trading Standards

Kind Regards

Blandford SNT

Please see below alerts received from Dorset Police –

BURGLARY NEAR STURMINSTER NEWTON – WITNESS APPEAL

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a burglary near Sturminster Newton.

The incident took place between 10.15am and 12.40pm on Friday 12 December 2014 on the B3091 in the village of Manston.

The offenders gained access to the house by forcing open a ground floor window and carried out an untidy search.

A Dell laptop with a red top, a Seiko men’s watch with a brown leather strap, a quantity of cash and Christmas cards were stolen.

Police Constable Stuart Beasley, of Blandford police, said: “The owner was out Christmas shopping with her three young children at the time of the incident and it is believed the offenders may have been in the area of the village hall before and after the incident.

“I urge anyone who saw anyone acting suspiciously along the B3091 during that time period to contact me.

“Dorset Police would like to reassure residents that it is rare for burglaries to be committed during the day time in North Dorset.”

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting incident number 12:178. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.

Disruption and Detection of Drug related Activity

Due to the continued flow of community intelligence, a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant was executed this morning at an address in Blandford St. Mary.  This resulted in a man being dealt with for possession of a controlled substance.

This is a positive outcome, fed directly from the information that the public are providing us.  Please continue to report any such activity to Dorset Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.  #yousaywedo

Theft of Wellington Boots – C:14:D:52575

Between 6pm on Monday 15^th December and 8am on Tuesday 16^th December 3 pairs of wellington boots were stolen from outside the front door of a property on Tower Hill, Iwerne Minister.

Although this is the only reported crime of this nature, we have been made aware of the possibility that further boots may have been taken from outside properties in the surrounding area.

If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in and around the Tower Hill area during the aforementioned times, please contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting crime number 52575.

We would also like to take the time to remind people to keep their property safe and secure, as unfortunately, some people will take advantage of items left unattended, even if they are on someone’s property.

Please find below messages received from Dorset Police –

Dorset Police – Horse Watch

Dorset Police have just had a report of a Chestnut Horse, approx 16hh, wearing a rug missing from the Ibberton area.
It is possible that this horse has been spooked by last nights weather as refused to go into stable last night. Usually a calm animal, this is unusual.

Please check any fields locally to you and call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number 12:0126 if there are any sightings.
Dorset Police – Stop That Thief Programme

On Tuesday evening in Gillingham a Stop That Thief alarm was activated at around 19.00hrs. The landowner checked the alarm and confirmed an attempted intruder.  The intruder was disturbed and  left empty handed after the landowner activated lights and let the dogs out. The landowner informed the Police who made an area search for the offender, but sadly with no joy.
This is a good result for the Stop That Thief programme please visit the Dorset Police Website for more information.