An urgent message has been received from Dorset Police –

Iwerne Minster Shed Breaks – Overnight between 10.11.2014 – 11.11.2014

3 shed breaks have been reported to Police, which have occurred in close proximity to each other: Tower Hill, Church Hill and Shute Lane.  Various pieces of gardening equipment have been stolen including high value chainsaws and hedge strimmers.

We are approaching the time of year when people are securing their sheds and outbuildings for the winter.  This usually leads to an increase in these types of crimes, owing to thieves being aware that equipment is packed away and the likely time delay in which the crime is discovered.

Please take this opportunity to make sure that all your crime prevention measures are in good working order and outbuilding/sheds are secured appropriately.  Furthermore, as the evenings draw in, we are asking people to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious circumstances to the Police on 101, or 999 in you believe a crime is in progress.

If you would like to have a crime prevention survey, please contact your local SNT, via email or 101.

Kind Regards

Blandford SNT

Please find below recent messages received from Dorset Police

Halloween 2014

With Halloween fast approaching, Dorset Police is reminding the public to enjoy the festivities safely but to ensure they respect others.
Enhanced patrols will be carried out by officers on Halloween evening, Friday 31 October 2014, as well as the weekend before and after.
The link below will take you to our website for advice and downloadable posters.
http://dorset.police.uk/default.aspx?page=7156

Trailer Theft 17th October 2014

Between midday on Tuesday 14th – The morning of Friday 17th October a 5 ton plant trailer and welding equipment was stolen from the yard at Todber.
During the week a red Land Rover Discovery was seen hanging around the area.

Theft of Quad Bike 14th October 2014

Crime 42894 Overnight Monday 13th October – Tuesday 14th October a Quad bike was stolen from a farm at Bedchester, Shaftesbury. Padlocks on gates were cut and access was gained across fields to the rear of the farm.

Please find an update from Dorset Police on the recent burglaries in Blandford and the surrounding villages –

Blandford Burglaries – Update

Following our previous message, we are delighted to report that following extensive investigations yesterday, a male has been arrested in connexion with the series of burglaries in Blandford Town and the surrounding villages.

Enquires are continuing and a further update will be issued as soon as more information is available.

Kind Regards

Blandford SNT

The message below has been received today from Dorset Police –

There has recently been breaks to properties in Blandford and surrounding Villages where the intruder has gained access via the rear of the property. These breaks are happening during daytime hours and the offender appears to be looking for jewellery and other small valuable items.

We are advising Homeowners to be extra vigilant and make sure their property is fully secured. Blandford SNT are available to conduct home security surveys for local residents should you want advice on how to improve your home security. Please contact Blandford SNT on 101 to arrange an appointment.

Kind Regards

Blandford SNT