Crime | Posted on October 27th, 2025 | return to news

Thieves break into Lytchett Minster craft centre

The burglars stole from five units, taking cash and charity boxes, and attempted to get into four other premises.

The Courtyard Craft Centre at Lytchett Minster has been targeted by burglars.

Between 9pm and 11.30pm on Saturday 25 October, entry was gained to five businesses, and cash was stolen from tills and charity boxes inside each of the units.

Attempts were made to gain entry to a further four businesses, but these were unsuccessful.

Police Constable Mike Rumsby, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out detailed enquiries into these incidents, which have impacted a number of businesses in the Courtyard Craft Centre.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area on Saturday night to please get in touch.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has captured relevant CCTV and would urge motorists who may have been driving in the area at the relevant time to please review any dashcam footage to see if they have captured anything that may assist us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250158562. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online via its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.