Car hits garage wall in Weymouth with three people fleeing the scene

Officers were called to Portland Road at 4am on Saturday morning

Police car at night.
Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 18th Mar 2024

A car has hit a garage wall in Weymouth, with three people seen fleeing the scene.

Police say it happened on Portland Road in Wyke Regis at around 4am on Saturday morning.

It was reported the vehicle involved, a grey BMW, left the carriageway and collided with a garage wall of a property.

It was further reported that the three occupants were seen making off in the direction of Lyndale Road.

Officers attended and carried out searches of the area, but the occupants were not located.

The vehicle has been recovered and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Police Appeal

Sergeant Richard Symonds, of Weymouth and Portland police, said: “Our investigation is continuing, and I am keen to hear from any witnesses to the collision or anyone who saw a vehicle matching the one described in the area prior to the incident.

“I would also urge residents or motorists who were in the vicinity to check any home CCTV systems or dashcam footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.

“Finally, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have come across any items that appear they may have been discarded in the area, particularly in nearby gardens.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240039602.

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