Thieves targeted Maiden Newton Fire Station between Friday and Saturday. Picture: Google

Windows smashed and equipment stolen in fire station break-in

Paul JonesJune 16, 20260 Comment0

WINDOWS and equipment were damaged at a Dorset fire station during an incident over the weekend.

Dorset Police said officers received a report at around 11.34am on Saturday (June 13) of a break-in at Maiden Newton fire station, with equipment stolen.

PC Richard Robson, of Dorset Police, said: “We have launched a full investigation into this incident and are carrying out detailed enquiries to identify those involved.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of the fire station overnight between Friday 12 June and Saturday 13 June 2026, or who may have captured relevant CCTV footage, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information about the break-in should contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference 55260087507, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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I am the editor in chief of Blackmore Vale media, which includes the New Blackmore Vale, New Stour & Avon, Salisbury & Avon Gazette and the Purbeck Gazette, having been a reporter for some 20 years. In my spare time, I am a festival lover, with a particular focus on Glastonbury. I live in Somerset with my wife and two children.