Villagers are worried about increased break-ins in Netherbury and surrounding areas. Tool thefts are a major concern.
Two men seemed suspicious last month. They covered their faces near Tower Hill. Similar men acted strangely in South Bowood. A homeowner in Marshwood fought a thief.
One Netherbury person tried to find burglars. They drove around the village late at night. They wanted to stop any more crimes. The person saw nothing suspicious that night.
Before Christmas, burglars hit a Netherbury house. They cut phone lines before stealing from the garage. The alarm went off, so owners called police. The thieves escaped with tools.
Police warned people recently. They said break-ins happened in Netherbury. Someone tried to break in at Melplash too.
Bridport News talked to locals in Netherbury. People want more police patrols now. One villager had tools stolen worth £10,000. Thieves kicked in his barn door.
The villager worries now. He feels unsafe and watched. He thinks this happens a lot locally. Neighbors help each other and share info.
Chainsaws and hedge trimmers got stolen. A resident wants more police in the area. Police visited some robbed homes already.
The resident knows of four local break-ins. Another resident wants visible police patrols. They miss officers being approachable.
Police say homeowners must stay alert. They suggest using CCTV systems to get alerts. They advise people to lock tools up well.
Netherbury residents help one another. They watch out for suspicious activity together. Call Dorset Police at 101 if you see something. Call 999 if there is a crime happening.