Dorset Police issued a local crime warning for the Newtown area of Poole, Dorset, on 23 March 2026 after reports of property damage and theft from a vehicle in the community.
On 17 March 2026, two youths smashed a top floor window of a house on Sea View Road by throwing bricks at 10:36 pm. A second incident occurred between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm on 19 March 2026, where a handbag and purse were stolen from a car parked on a driveway on Kimmeridge Avenue.
The alert was sent by Tony Thomas, a volunteer using the Dorset Alert community messaging system. This platform allows the police to share local crime information, witness appeals, and safety tips directly with residents living in the area.
This focus on local safety follows a £1.6 million investment into frontline neighbourhood policing for the 2025-2026 period. These funds are being used to put more officers and staff into roles that work directly within the local community.
Police reminded the community that one in three burglaries happen because doors or windows are left unlocked. Anyone with information about these incidents should contact the police and use the reference numbers 55260037808 for Sea View Road or 55260040850 for Kimmeridge Avenue.
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