Man charged after burglary at Sturminster Newton commercial property

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 15:38 · Archive

A man from Shaftesbury has been charged with burglary following an incident at a commercial property in Sturminster Newton.

Police arrested a man and woman from the Shaftesbury area following a reported burglary at a commercial premises in Sturminster Newton on Monday, October 26. Neighbourhood Policing Team officers attended the scene after the incident was reported.

CCTV footage provided by the Town Council captured the offence taking place. Crime Scene Investigation officers attended the scene and secured forensic evidence from the location. Both suspects were arrested the following morning by officers from Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury and Gillingham.

The male suspect has been charged with burglary and is due to appear before court. The female suspect received no further action. A North Dorset Police spokesperson said the swift outcome highlighted the importance of partnership working, high-quality CCTV, forensic opportunities and prompt reporting.

How it is being reported

• Two arrested after shoplifting suspects found hiding in fieldTwo suspects arrested after shoplifting near Gillingham, Dorset, were found hiding in a field. Police also seized a car with incorrect number plates.Bournemouth Echo · 31 Oct, 14:40
• Two arrested and one charged following burglaryTwo people have been arrested with one charged following a burglary in north DorsetDorset Echo · 30 Oct, 15:44

In this story: Sturminster Newton · Shaftesbury · North Dorset Police

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