Tyres punctured in Blandford

Police are appealing for information following a spate of similar incidents.

Stock photo of a flat tyre.
Author: George SharpePublished 27th Jan 2022

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following criminal damage to a vehicle in Blandford.

Between 7pm on Tuesday 25 January and 10am on Wednesday 26 January 2022 all four tyres of a vehicle – which was parked in a residential car park between Warrington Walk and Alner Road – were punctured.

Police Constable Nick May, of North Dorset police, said:

“I understand there may have been similar incidents in that area recently and an investigation is underway to find those responsible.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen any suspicious activity in Warrington Walk, Alner Road, Rifles Way or Balmer Road to please get in touch.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam or home CCTV.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online**, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220015175. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at** Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.

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