Dorset Police Rural Crime Alerts
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Latest Dorset Police Rural Crime Alerts
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Police appeal after 18 stolen bikes recovered in Highcliffe
An appeal has now been issued by Dorset Police in an attempt to reunite the bikes with their owners.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Barn fire on farm Winterborne Stickland Blandford Forum
A fire broke out in a barn on a farm near Blandford Forum on Staurday night (April 15).
Dorset Police
Monday, 17 April 2023
Stolen van seized by Dorset Police Rural Crime Team
POLICE seized a stolen van allegedly used to help commit a Dorset burglary in what was a busy shift for the force's rural crime team.
Dorset Police
Saturday, 15 April 2023
Arson attempt after paraffin is poured inside Swanage train carriage
A spokesperson for Dorset Police’s rural crime team said: “This incident has deeply upset workers and volunteers at Swanage Railway Station who work extremely hard to maintain these carriages which bring so much joy to the public.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Lamb dead after apparent dog attack near Beaminster
It is believed the lamb had its ear tag ripped out and was dumped in a random field so it could not be traced back to the farmer.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Mitsubishi L200 stolen from Devon farm found in Dorset
A pick-up stolen from a farm in Devon was found yesterday (Tuesday) in Dorset.
Dorset Police
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Stolen vehicles seized in busy shift for Dorset's rural police
Dorset Police's Rural Crime Team said that the vehicle was found with false plates yesterday (Tuesday, April 11) in West Knighton, near Dorchester.
Dorset Police
Monday, 20 March 2023
Police patrolling Dorset village after reports of poaching
The team says it will continue its patrols in rural areas and has asked the public to continue to report suspicious activity.
Dorset Police
Thursday, 16 March 2023
Three men charged with illegal fox hunting
Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of the Rural Crime Team, said: “We take all reports of this nature very seriously. This matter has been the subject of a detailed investigation by officers, and we have sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service.
Dorset Police
Saturday, 11 March 2023
Tools and machinery stolen as Lyme Regis allotments raided
Almost every allotment shed was targeted with a large number of tools and machinery stolen, in particular many small hand tools.
Dorset Police
Thursday, 9 March 2023
Police decide not to chase motocross bike due to 'significant danger'
A MOTOCROSS bike “narrowly missed” a police patrol car on Tuesday before police made the decision not to pursue the rider.
Dorset Police
Friday, 3 March 2023
Animal cruelty charges involving deer and hares in Dorset
A second man has pleaded guilty to killing a deer by hitting it on the head in an extensive investigation into poaching in Dorset.
Dorset Police
Thursday, 2 March 2023
Purbeck: Deer ‘deliberately hit and killed with vehicle’
A number of deer have allegedly been hit and killed by a vehicle.
Dorset Police
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Police recover stolen vehicle and a horse box in Dorset
POLICE have recovered a vehicle and a horse box that are believed to be stolen.
Dorset Police
Sunday, 26 February 2023
FDS Waste Services Poole fined for corporate manslaughter
A waste and recycling company has been fined £640,000 and ordered to pay £60,000 in costs for corporate manslaughter and other health and safety offences following the death of a man at a site in Poole.
