Appeal following attempted burglary in North Dorset
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an attempted burglary in North Dorset.
Between 10pm and 10.35pm on Tuesday 6 October 2026 a man attempted to gain entry to an outbuilding at an address in High Street in Spetisbury.
He was unsuccessful and nothing was stolen.
The man was described as being around six feet tall and was wearing a grey jacket and a black balaclava.
Police Constable Shaun Fewell, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this attempted 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 area on the evening of Tuesday 6 October 2026.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260157073. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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