Dorset Police Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Dorset Police Rural Crime Alerts
Dorset Police
Thursday, 24 March 2022
Police hunt driver of car linked to rural crimes in Hampshire and Dorset that failed to stop in Ringwood
POLICE are appealing to find the driver of a car thought to have been involved in rural crimes after it failed to stop for officers in Ringwood.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Tractor fire in Crooked Oak Hill, Melplash
A tractor was destroyed but firefighters managed to save a mower in a fire in a Dorset field at sunset yesterday evening (March 22).
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Yanmar mini digger stolen from North Dorset smallholding
An investigation was launched by Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team which then then liaised with colleagues from Avon and Somerset Police as it was reported that a vehicle linked to the offence had been found in Somerset.
Dorset Police
Monday, 21 March 2022
Image appeal following theft of vehicle in East Dorset
Nearby fencing and barbed wire was damaged in order for the vehicle to be driven away.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Appeal for information following theft of livestock in North Dorset
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following the theft of pigs from a farm in North Dorset.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
CCTV appeal following commercial burglary in Bournemouth
Police Constable India Russell, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this burglary and have obtained CCTV images of the suspects.
Dorset Police
Monday, 7 March 2022
Two arrested over poaching offences in Dorset
Dorset Police joined officers from Wiltshire Police and Hampshire Police on Operation Galileo, a national operation aimed at making life even more difficult for hare coursers.
Dorset Police
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Rural crime targeted in police operation
Dorset Police led an operation targeting rural crime this month that thwarted poachers, seized weapons and gained valuable intelligence into criminal activity.
Dorset Police
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Dorset cockfight footage leads to man receiving bird ban
Gerald John Hughes, 49, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after the animal welfare charity was sent video clips showing a crowd gathered around fighting cockerels in a garden.
Dorset Police
Saturday, 19 February 2022
Fly-tipping warning for Dorset landowners as incidents rise
A RURAL expert is urging farmers and landowners to take extra steps to protect themselves against fly-tipping this winter, with latest figures revealing a rise in cases.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Celebs and police slam Dorset MP over eagle tweets
Chris Loder doesn't think Dorset Police should investigate the death of a sea eagle.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Two quad bikes stolen in Alderholt
Between 6pm on Saturday, February 12, and 8am on Monday, February 14, two quad bikes were stolen from a property in Alderholt.
Dorset Police
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
Farmer loses more animals in dog attacks after Gladis loss
A FARMER in west Dorset who is campaigning to make it mandatory for dogs to be on a lead near livestock has had more of his animals viciously attacked.
Dorset Police
Friday, 11 February 2022
JCB digger stolen from rural address in Wimborne
A JCB digger was stolen from a rural address in Wimborne, prompting a police investigation.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Hunt incursion on to Vurlands Farm near Swyre investigated
The owners of a family petting farm said they have been left angry after riders from a hunt broke fences and came onto their land.
