A MAN was arrested after a dental practice in Sturminster Newton was broken into – with medication and a defibrillator stolen.
Police said thieves targeted the Old Market Dental Practice, in Rivers Mead, some time between 5.30pm on Tuesday, October 15, and 8.15am the following morning.
“Access was gained to a medical cupboard and various items, including defibrillator and prescription medication, were allegedly stolen,” a Dorset Police spokesperson said.
“Following enquiries, a local man aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of burglary and he has been released on police bail as investigative work continues.”
Sergeant Mia Jakeman, of Dorset Police, added: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on the night of Tuesday, October 15, into the morning of Wednesday, October 16, to please contact us.
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“I would also urge any local residents and businesses with CCTV, as well as motorists with dashcam who were in the vicinity, to please review any footage for anything that might help our investigation.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to strongly advise members of the public not to purchase any medication, other than when prescribed by your doctor.
“Use of non-prescribed medicines will always carry a significant health risk to any individual. Any members of the public offered such prescription medicines are urged to report it to police.”
Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240159330, or Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
