Power tools worth thousands stolen in early-morning burglary near Blandford

Paul JonesAugust 6, 20250 Comment0

POWER tools – including a chainsaw, hedge trimmers and PPE equipment – worth around £2,660 were stolen during a burglary near Blandford Forum.

The incident happened at around 2am on Sunday morning (August 3), police said, after entry was gained to a property in the Tarrant Gunville area.

PC Shaun Fewell, of Dorset Police, said: “We are conducting enquiries into this burglary and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area overnight between Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3.

“I would also be keen to hear from anyone who has come across any tools matching those described being offered for sale locally or online in suspicious circumstances.”

Anyone with information about the break-in should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55250114175. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 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.