These covered a range of events from break-ins to cars and garages, to
suspicious cold callers attempting to obtain personal details, or gain entry.
I have listed them below for your perusal.
If you receive any suspicious callers to your door please contact Dorset police immediately on 101.
24/01/2012
Reports were received of suspicious door knockers in the areas of Langton Matravers and Stoborough.
Males were described as young wearing hoodies and saying they were recently out of prison but they were not dangerous. Males were reported as trying to sell tea towels etc.
In addition to this we have been made aware of persons operating in the Northmoor area of Wareham offering to carry out work on properties and gardens in exchange for cash.
Please do not engage people who call at your door in work. Do not allow them access to your property. A list of approved traders is available through your local Trading Standards Office.
25/01/2012
Further garage breaks have occurred over night in the Upton area and therefore we would like to remind all residents of the Purbeck area to review their security around their sheds/garages and general out buildings.
During such harsh economic times it is crucial that everyone reviews home security and report any suspicious activity to the local Police.
26/01/2012.
We have received various reports regarding door-to-door callers
asking for email addresses and bank details in order to set up direct
debit payments for various charities. While some of these may be
legitimate, there have been complaints that heavy handed and aggressive
techniques have been used. On one occasion an attempt was made to gain
entry under the excuse of needing something to rest on whilst taking
details. Most legitimate callers will have their own equipment and
identification, however please remember not to divulge any personal
details to strangers, however convincing they may be.
Please pass this
informaiton onto friends and neighbours.Thank you
3 separate incidents of theft from unattended motor vehicles have occured within the past week in the town centre of Wareham.
Entry was gained by smashing a window on the vehicle and cars stereo being taken.
Please take this opportunity to review your car security and perhaps take extra time to consider where you park your vehicle ensuring there is adequate lighting and to leave nothing on view within the vehicle.
If you have any information please contact Dorset Police on 101 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting Crime Number 3689 or 3543.
Entry was gained by smashing a window on the vehicle and cars stereo being taken.
Please take this opportunity to review your car security and perhaps take extra time to consider where you park your vehicle ensuring there is adequate lighting and to leave nothing on view within the vehicle.
If you have any information please contact Dorset Police on 101 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting Crime Number 3689 or 3543.
