Witness appeal following aggravated burglary in Bournemouth
Officers investigating an aggravated burglary in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
At around 8.30pm on Wednesday 23 March 2022 it was reported that a group of men forced their way into an address in the Westbourne Arcade. The victim, an 18-year-old man, was subjected to an assault – being punched and kicked a number of times.
The offenders stole a number of items from the address including a games console, mobile phone, clothing, two watches and the victim’s passport and wallet.
The victim sustained cuts to his face and head as well as a chipped tooth. He did not require hospital treatment.
Police Constable Kate Brew, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are carrying out a detailed investigation into this aggravated burglary and have carried out a number of enquiries so far.
“From these enquiries, we understand there were a number of people in the area around the time of the incident and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220046364. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
At around 8.30pm on Wednesday 23 March 2022 it was reported that a group of men forced their way into an address in the Westbourne Arcade. The victim, an 18-year-old man, was subjected to an assault – being punched and kicked a number of times.
The offenders stole a number of items from the address including a games console, mobile phone, clothing, two watches and the victim’s passport and wallet.
The victim sustained cuts to his face and head as well as a chipped tooth. He did not require hospital treatment.
Police Constable Kate Brew, of Bournemouth CID, said: “We are carrying out a detailed investigation into this aggravated burglary and have carried out a number of enquiries so far.
“From these enquiries, we understand there were a number of people in the area around the time of the incident and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220046364. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.