Please see below details of recent crimes committed in your area:

Vehicle Crime - Puddletown Crescent

Reference number: 55250046601

Officers investigating criminal damage to a motor vehicle are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 7.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday the 2nd of April.  The rear passenger side light cluster on a transit van, parked in the garden of this property, was smashed.

Residential Crime - Gravel Hill

Reference number: 55250046858

Officers investigating the theft of a pedal cycle are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 2.09 a.m. and 2.14 a.m. on Sunday the 30th of March.  A grey with green lettering Carrera Hustle bicycle was stolen from the bicycles locks at this school by two young males.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting the relevant reference number.  Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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