Thieves target food kiosks in West Bay
There've been a series of break-ins at food kiosks in West Bay over the Bank Holiday weekend
There've been a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins at food kiosks in West Bay over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Dorset Police say tt was reported that two kiosks were broken into during the early hours of Sunday (29 August) with cash and electronic items stolen, and there was also believed to have been an attempt to break into a third unit.
Two further break-ins were reported on the night of Monday (30 August) into the early hours of Tuesday, with cash stolen as well as a mobile phone and other items.
Police appeal
Police Constable Matthew Barrett, of West Dorset police, said:
“We appreciate these incidents have caused considerable inconvenience to local traders and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify who is responsible.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area over the Bank Holiday weekend, or who has any information that might assist our investigation, to please come forward.”
How to contact Dorset Police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210139482.