Over the last 7 days a number of crimes were reported to us from around the area, these include:

• During the afternoon of Wednesday 4th April a burglary occurred in the Skilling area of town. A mobile phone with accessories and other small item were stolen.

• At approximately 1145hrs on Thursday 5th April a shoplifting occurred in Peacocks, East Street. A number of items were stolen from the display.

• Overnight Friday 6th April a burglary occurred at the Dorset Council recycling premise in South Street. Electrical goods were stolen after entry was gained to a warehouse.

• In the early hours of Saturday 7th April a serious disturbance occurred in the area of Downes Street. As a result of this 3 people sustained injuries, 2 of which were serious and required medical attention. 3 people have been arrested and are on police bail. I urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and provide a statement to help in this case.

• A parked Suzuki was damaged in the area of north Allington in the early evening of Saturday 7th April.  4 ‘chubby youths’ were seen leaving the area at the time of the incident.

• Overnight Saturday 7th April damage occurred to a Vauxhall Astra when it parked in the area of Coronation road.

• Overnight Sunday 8th April two large red garden pots were stolen from outside a property in Folly Mill Gardens.

Other crimes have been reported over the same period. To protect the wishes of the victims, and not prejudice any ongoing investigations these will not be reported.

Nuisance Youths

Over the last seven days there has been several reports relating to youths climbing into or on disused and privately owned garages in the North Allington area. It is important that any activity of this type is reported, as it occurs to prevent any damage to property. Or to prevent injury to the individuals who are involved. I ask that if you are the owner or have access to these type of property you takes steps to secure them and deter this activity where possible.

Another area was in the Rax lane part of town, where youths had gained access to a building site late at night. This was not only an annoyance to residents, but is exceptionally dangerous for any who enter the site and parents and or guardians should be aware of what their children are doing late out late at night, and to take responsibility for them or ensure adequate and appropriate adult supervision is available to ensure the children’s safety.

Arrests

Over the same period 10 arrests were made:

3 x assault, grievous bodily harm 
2 x assault, actual bodily harm
3 x disorderly behaviour
1 x making threats to kill
1 x criminal damage

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