Please see below details of a recent crime committed in your area:

Burglary - Branksome Chine

Reference number: 55250043633

Officers investigating a break-in to a beach hut are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident occurred between 5.15 a.m. on Friday the 21st of March and 10.a5 a.m. on Thursday the 27th of March.  The padlock and door to this beach hut were forced and a paddleboard was stolen.

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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