Appeal for information after burglary at charity shop
It happened between Wednesday and Thursday
Officers are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward, after a burglary at a charity shop, in Sturminster Newton.
Between 4.30pm on Wednesday 30 September and 9.45am on Thursday 1 October 2026, entry was gained to The Friends of Blandford Hospital charity shop, on Station Road and cash was stolen from the premises.
Police Constable Ed Lewis, of the Sturminster Newton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out inquiries into this burglary and I am keen to hear from any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist our investigation.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of the shop, including to the rear of the store on Innes Court, on the evening of Wednesday 30 September into the early hours of Thursday 1 October 2026.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260153094. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted, anonymously, online using its website, or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.