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Appeal after commercial burglary in Weymouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact police as they investigate a burglary at a store in Weymouth.

The incident at Phone Spot in St Mary’s Street was reported at 5.38am on Friday 18 August 2023.

Entry was forced to the property, a glass cabinet broken and a cash till and a quantity of vapes were stolen.

The offender is described as a white man, between 25 and 35 years old, about five feet 10 inches tall, of slim build and with a goatee or light beard. It is believed that he was wearing a Puffa-style jacket, a scarf or shawl around his neck, baggy tracksuit bottoms and trainers with a dark coloured toe section.

Police Constable Charlie Andrews, of Weymouth police, said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or noticed any suspicious activity in the area at the time to please get in touch.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone with information about the person responsible or who recognises the man from the description given.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230130396. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

 

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