Copper piping and scrap metal stolen from Bournemouth home

Police have shared images of two men they want to trace

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 16th Mar 2025

Copper piping, lead and a boiler, meant for scrap, have been stolen from a home in Bournemouth.

The metal items were taken on Friday morning (14th March), at around 11.10am, from Western Avenue.

Two men were seen to enter the garden to take items, and leave the scene in a white Ford Transit van.

Police have now shared images of two people they're looking to trace.

PC Ryan Hebditch, of Bournemouth Police, said: “As part of our enquiries, I have obtained images of two men I would like to identify.

“I am appealing to anyone with information about their identity to please get in touch.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55250036480.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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