POLICE patrols have been stepped up in Littlemoor after reports of criminal damage to three cars and two houses in the area.

Dorset Police received reports of criminal damage at 10.20pm on Saturday night in the Louviers Road and Hamilton Close areas of Littlemoor.

A force spokesman said: “Damage to three vehicles and two properties have now been reported to us.

“Officers from the Weymouth Police Safer Neighbourhood Team are currently investigating these offences and are working closely with partner agencies to identify potential offenders.

“Police patrols are also being stepped up in the area.

“Behaviour like this will not be tolerated in our communities. If anyone has any information that would assist with our enquiries, we would urge them to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with any information should call Dorset Police by calling 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.