Tisbury residents urged to be cautious after spate of burglaries
Outbuildings such as barns and garages have been targeted
Last updated 7th Nov 2021
Residents in the Tisbury area are being asked to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries in recent weeks.
Outbuildings such as barns and garages have been targeted in a number of incidents in the area.
Sometime between October 16th and 17th, damage was caused to a barn door in Swallowcliffe when offenders attempted to break in.
The same barn was targeted again on October 24th with a number of petrol cans stolen.
Two incidents also happened in other villages:
- A garage was broken into in Donhead St Andrew between midnight and 6am on October 20th
- An outbuilding at an address in Dinton Road, Fovant, was broken into between October 25th and 26th, with a number of garden tools stolen including a leaf blower, chainsaw and hedge trimmer
Sgt Kevin Harmsworth said:
“Enquiries into these incidents are ongoing and it is unclear at this stage if the incidents are linked.
“We know that burglaries of any kind can be extremely upsetting for the victims and we’d like to remind people to take their home security, including garages, sheds and outbuildings, seriously.
“I know that many people do not secure their outbuildings in the same way that they do their homes, but it is really important that all steps are taken to prevent opportunists from breaking in, as often these people will break into a shed or garage first to try and find the tools they need to then break into a house.
“Look at your outbuildings and think like a thief – consider how you would break in and take steps to prevent this. Consider a battery operated shed alarm. Property marking your items is also advisable.”
Anyone with information on these incidents should call 101.