1] A Vauxhall Corsa suffered damage whilst it was parked overnight Tuesday April 25th in the car parking bays adjacent to Bucky- Doo square.  

2] In the afternoon of Wednesday April 26th a rucksack and contents were stolen from a building site at St Mary’s Church South Street.

3] Goods were paid for by a counterfeit £50 Bank of Scotland note at approximately 1150hrs on Wednesday April 26th in Morrison’s, West Bay Road.

4] The fuel tank of a Ford Transit tipper van was completely siphoned overnight Wednesday April 26th whilst it was parked in the St Andrews road Trading estate.

5] Theft from boats West Bay harbour reported Thursday April 27th [see summary below].

6] Between 12midday and 5pm on Saturday April 29th St Mary’s Church of England school was broken into after entry was gained by forcing open a rear ground floor window.

7] A cottage in the West Road area of town had 2 windows broken at approximately 5.15pm on Saturday April 29th.

8] Fishing tackle, toys and other items were stolen overnight Friday April 28th from outside a holiday home in Parkdean Holiday homes West Bay.

9] Overnight Monday May 1st a Peugeot 205 had its rear window removed and damaged whilst it was parked at the rear of premises in East Street.

10] A maroon coloured gents bicycle was stolen from outside an address in West Allington. This was discovered and reported on Tuesday May 2nd.

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. 

12 Arrests were made during the same period: -

Assault x 4
Criminal damage x 3
Positive breath test – drink driving x 1
Theft of a motor vehicle x 1
Public order offence x 1
Harassment of another x 1
Unlawful sexual intercourse x1

SUMMARY

West Bay Harbour

Over the week there was 5 reported breaks and thefts from boats moored in West Bay which occurred around April 26th. In certain cases entry was gained and valuables were stolen from within. The Items stolen consisted of small high value articles. I ask that all owners and operators of all boats where possible to remove any items of value to reduce the risk of loss of damage and when possible to maintain extra vigilance when boats are moored in the harbour.

Diving and swimming from the harbour

Another message in conjunction with the Harbour Master relates to reports of youths diving and jumping into the harbour. Not only are certain areas of the harbour designated no swimming or diving, the individuals who go in to the water are at risk from moving vessels and strong undercurrents.
West Bay is a working harbour and not an appropriate place to swim at any time of the day. With the holiday season ahead all steps will be taken to enforce this legislation, with the aim ultimately to prevent any accidents to people and damage property alike.

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