Police in Bournemouth investigate theft of iPhone

Police in Bournemouth have released an image of a man they'd like to identity amid their investigations into the theft of a mobile phone

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 25th Apr 2025

Police in Bournemouth have released an image of a man they'd like to identity amid their investigations into the theft of a mobile phone.

Officers say the victim had been in contact with another individual in relation to the sale of his Apple iPhone 16 Max on Facebook Marketplace and the other man attended his address in Tregonwell Road between 12pm and 12.30pm on Tuesday 1 April 2025.

They add while the other man was at the address, he snatched the mobile phone from the victim’s hand and made off from the scene.

Police Constable Chloe Candy, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am releasing an image of a man I would like to identify as part of our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding his identity to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250045737.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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