Officers from the Weymouth and Portland Neighbourhood Policing Team are calling for public assistance following an attempted burglary at a residential property in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Incident
At approximately 12:30 AM on Sunday, January 4, 2026, residents of a home on Bowers Road were alerted to suspicious activity when their doorbell camera was triggered. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that a window frame at the property had been damaged in an apparent attempt to gain entry.
The suspect, who was seen fleeing the scene shortly after the alarm, is described as:
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall.
- Clothing: A grey hooded sweatshirt.
Fortunately, the security measures proved effective; no entry was gained to the home, and no items were reported stolen.
Police Statement
Police Constable Billy Taylor, who is leading the investigation, emphasized the importance of community vigilance.
“I am appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard any suspicious activity in the area to please come forward,” PC Taylor said. “I would also ask residents to please check their home CCTV for any footage showing a man matching the description in the area around the time of the incident.”
How to Help
Dorset Police are urging anyone with information, dashcam footage, or CCTV recordings from the Bowers Road area to get in touch.
Case Reference: 55260001222
Online: Submit a report via the Dorset Police website.
Phone: Call 101 and quote the occurrence number above.
Anonymous Reporting: Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via their website.
