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

• A trailer was removed and stolen when the owner left in St Andrew’s road it at approximately 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th May.

• A number of cars had damage to them when they were parked in South St. Wing mirrors; car radio and other parts of the bodywork were damaged. This occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 16th May.

• During the same period of time damage also occurred to a parked vehicle in Folly Mill lane, when a brick or similar object was thrown through the driver’s side window.

• Between Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th an unattended vehicle in St Michael’s trading estate had the bonnet forced open and the battery removed and stolen.

• Damage occurred at approximately 1pm on Thursday 17th May when arson occurred in the men’s toilets adjacent to the ‘Old Watch’ house café, West Bay.

• The ‘Bob the Builder’ Children’s ride in the entrance Foyer of Morrison’s had the cash stolen after coin slot had been tampered with, this occurred on Friday 18th May.

• An opportunist thief stole a laptop from the dining area of the Electric Palace cinema at approximately 4.45pm on Friday 18th May.

• At approximately 10pm on Saturday 19th May an unprovoked attack occurred in the Skilling Hill road area of town. Two males’ one aged 19yrs were attacked by a larger group of approximately 6 to 7 in number.
 
• Damage occurred to the premise ‘Cards and Things’ in East street. Glass was smashed and damage to the aluminium frame occurred between Saturday 19th and Monday 21st May.

• Theft and damage occurred to motor vehicles this occurred overnight Monday 21st May in the Bradpole area of town. A rental van had its tyres slashed and a Vauxhall Corsa had the stereo equipment stolen.

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.

Theft

An antique Cretan style pot was stolen from an address in the Pymore area. It is of terracotta colour and is approximately 2ft high. The theft happened in the early hours of Saturday 5th May. The pot is of great sentimental value and is very distictinctive.

Burglary

A burglary occurred in the area Pasture Way, Bridport. Dwelling was broken into overnight Thursday 10th May. Large amounts of cash namely pound coins were taken along with numerous bottles of spirits. I would ask that if anyone has been approached to exchange high large numbers pound coins for notes in the last few weeks to contact PC 2441 Atlinson

Arrests

Over the same period 13 arrests were made:

2x Theft shoplifting
2x Theft of a conveyance
1x Breach of post charge conditions
1x Criminal damage
1xCommon assault
1x Possession drugs with intent to supply
5x Warrant failing to appear in court

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