A group of yobs have been scaring elderly people by knocking on their doors and running away. Dorchester Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) have received a number of reports regarding the group, which has been knocking loudly on doors in the Poundbury area.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said: “This is causing a great deal of alarm and distress to many people including some elderly residents. Patrols are being conducted however we are appealing for the help of residents- Please report all incidents and gather descriptions of the group so we can identify them.”
If you have any information which could assist police’s enquiries, contact Dorset Police on 101 quoting the incident number 55180149294.
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