An overview of the crimes committed between April 19th and 26th in Bridport and the surrounding area, can be seen below.

1] Overnight Wednesday 19th two industrial premises were broken into and power tools and other specialist tools were stolen in the Pymore area.

2] Minor damage occurred to a motor vehicle on Friday April 21st  in the Sea Road after a road rage incident. A male has been arrested and questioned reference this offence.

3] Overnight Friday 21st a 4x4 Isuzu Trooper was stolen then discovered completely burnt out in the North Allington area.

4] In the early hours of Saturday April 22nd fuel was stolen from a Renault camper van in St Andrew’s road. The fuel cap was forced off and a significant amount of fuel was siphoned away.

5] At approximately 11.15am Saturday April 22nd a plastic fuel can and fuel was stolen from the forecourt of Morrissons in West Bay.  

6] At approximately 4pm on Saturday April 22nd damage occurred in a licensed premise. Staff challenged an aggressive drunk male this resulted in damage occurring to items within the premises.

7] An assault occurred outside an address in the Bradpole area of town shortly after midnight on Sunday April 23rd. A suspect was arrested and is currently on bail pending further enquiries.

8] Between April 12th and 19th a children’s mid sized black mountain bicycle was stolen from outside a premise in St Andrew’s road.

9] Overnight Saturday April 22nd a ground floor flat in St Swithuns road suffered a broken window.

10] At approximately 2pm Tuesday April 25th a male was arrested after he presented a stolen cheque at the HSBC in town.

Other crimes have been reported around the Bridport town area over the past 7 days. However, in order to maintain sensitivity to the victims and not to prejudice ongoing investigations, these will not be included. 

8 Arrests were made during the same period: -

1 x arrest burglary
2 x criminal damage
1x theft
1x warrant failing to appear in court.
2 x positive breath tests drink driving
1 x causing harassment

SUMMARY

Thefts from industrial locations

There has been a noticeable increase in reports of suspicious activity in the vicinity of isolated industrial premises around the area. This has culminated in a two breaks into property in the Pymore area of town. I ask that any suspicious movements of individuals or vehicles be reported to us. 
As with all suspicious incidents information regarding vehicle registration is noted if applicable, type of car and description and number of any occupants is extremely important as well as direction of travel.

Car Fires

Previously reported was the increase in car fires which has recently plagued the area, this again has reared it’s ugly head. Overnight April 21st a 4x4 Isuzu Trooper was stolen and then discovered burnt out in the area. I ask again for extra vigilance, as there is a significant risk of injury and for collateral damage to adjacent property. Please report any suspicious activity to help stamp out this crime.

If you have any information regarding the above offences or any other crimes, then please come forward and help us with our enquiries:  it may be your evidence, which successfully secures a conviction.  Instead of accepting that crime is part of the Bridport society, let’s give the courts the facts and allow them to decide.

Contact the police station direct, or speak to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 – all calls will be treated in confidence.

PC 2232 Scott McGregor
Community Beat Officer