TWO people have been arrested after eight burglaries were reported in just ten days.

Between Friday, June 14 and Monday, June 24, a spate of raids on homes in North Dorset were reported.

There were five incidents in Shaftesbury – two in Beaufoy Close, one in Anstee Road, one in French Mill Rise and another in Badger Walk.

Two occurred in Sturminster Newton at addresses in North Fields and Selwood Close. There was also one in Orchard Close in Stourpaine.

During each of the burglaries, the offenders broke in through unlocked doors late at night and in the early hours of the morning.

The residents were at home in all eight cases.

On Monday, a 30-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of burglary and a 42-year-old woman from Wiltshire was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary with intent to steal.

They continue to assist officers with their enquiries.

Inspector Simon Perry, of North Dorset police, called for anyone who saw anything suspicious that could be relevant to contact officers on 101, quoting 55190093836.

“I would also like to remind all residents that they can take a number of simple crime prevention steps to help protect themselves from becoming victims of crime," Insp Perry said.

"This includes ensuring that all doors and windows are closed and locked."