Bournemouth and Poole: Twenty-seven garages broken into in one night

Garages in Downey Close in Bournemouth were among those targeted

Burglars broke into 27 garages in two neighbouring streets on Wednesday night, Dorset Police has said.

Eighteen garages were targeted in Keyes Close, Poole, and nine in Downey Close, Bournemouth, the force added.

Officers said they were gathering information on the items taken.

Police have appealed to trace three young people who were seen in the area wearing dark clothing and riding a brightly coloured bicycle.

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