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Witness appeal following burglary in Ferndown

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a residential property was broken into in Ferndown.

Between 11.10am and 11.20am on Wednesday 19 August 2026, two offenders entered an address in Ringwood Road.

It is not believed that anything was stolen.

Police Constable Jared Braid, of East Dorset police, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area at the relevant time to please get in touch.

“We have been carrying out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries in the area to try and identify those responsible.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to remind residents to keep their homes secure and follow the crime prevention advice found on our website.”

More information can be found here: Keep burglars out of your property | Dorset Police

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260129398. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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