Christchurch: Two purse thefts occurred in two charity shops in Christchurch. The purses were stolen from handbags whilst the elderly female victims were in different charity shops between 11.30-11.45am on October 17. The offenders were a female and a male and the female is described as eastern european wearing a black coat, black hat and blue jeans.The male was described as large wearing jogging bottoms,brown jacket and carrying a bum bag around his stomach. If you have information on this crime please contact Dorset Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting crime numbers 157042 and 157025.

Ferndown: Police are investigating criminal damage in Ferndown. Damage was caused by spray paint to the skate park in King George V playing fields, a vehicle and to a wall. The colours used were red, blue and white. It took place during the evening of Monday, October 10. Anyone with information is asked to call 101.

East Dorset: Police have received reports of a break-in, an incident involving theft and criminal damage. On Saturday, October 8, officers received a report that a bike had been stolen in West Moors. The same day saw offenders break into a shed in the Ashley Heath area. Then on Sunday October 9, residents reported that a number of vehicles had been intentionally damaged, again in West Moors.

Bournemouth: A vehicle parked in Jewell Road was broken into sometime between 4.30pm on Friday, October 14 and 11.15am the following day. The vehicle was searched but nothing was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call 101.

Bournemouth: A vehicle parked in Castle Lane West was broken into sometime between Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15. Nothing was stolen from inside. Anyone with information is asked to call 101.

Wimborne: A bicycle was stolen from a property in Barnes Crescent at around 11pm on Tuesday, October 11. Anyone with information is asked to call 101.

Bournemouth: The Bournemouth Poppies football club building at Victoria Park was damaged by vandals overnight on Thursday, October 13. A window was smashed and the doors to a storage area were damaged during the incident, which happened between 11pm on Thursday and 6.15am the following day. Anyone with information is asked to call 101.

Bournemouth: A motorbike was stolen from Draycott Road overnight on October 14. Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 101.

Bournemouth: A vehicle parked on a driveway in Headswell Gardens was broken into overnight on Thursday. Two saws and a drill were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call Dorset Police on 101.