Baseball bat, sunglasses and money box stolen in Christchurch burglary

A number of items were taken from an unoccupied house

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 21st Nov 2024

A baseball bat, digital camera, cordless drill, plunge saw, five pairs of sunglasses and a money box have been taken from a Christchurch house during a burglary.

Thieves broke into a property on Hurn Road between the evening of Saturday 9th November and the morning of Sunday 10th.

The house wasn't occupied at the time, with investigations underway.

PC Amy Evans, of Bournemouth police, said:

“We are carrying out enquiries into this burglary and I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on the night in question to please make contact with us.

“I would also urge local residents with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras, as well as any motorists who were in the vicinity and have dashcam fitted, to please check their footage for anything of relevance to our investigation.

“Finally, I would be keen to hear from anyone who has come across items matching those described above being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55240173270.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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