Protect yourself from garden thieves
POLICE are warning the public across Dorset about a rise in thefts in gardens and garages.
It comes as part of the crime prevention programme Sheducation, which highlights the growing numbers of shed and garage burglaries.
The police together with the Dorset Crime Prevention Panel are now seeking help from the public to tackle the growing issue.
A spokesman from Dorset Police said: "The value of property in sheds and garages is more than people think.
"Thieves are targetting them for power tools, and cycle and sports equipment. Hand tools are stolen and then used to break into homes.
"Let's weed out these thieves by getting some sheducation and beat the garden thief."
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