POLICE have issued a warning to residents over a recent reported increase in lead being stolen from the roofs of houses across the county.
A spokesperson for North and East Dorset Police said: "Over the last week we have seen an increase in the number of reports of theft of lead from roofs.
"Although it may prove difficult to gain access to the roofs, we all know that thieves are determined."
If you see anyone on the roof of a property, or anyone acting suspiciously, please call Dorset Police on 101 or 999 if life is in danger or a crime is in progress.
You can also report online at www.dorset.police.uk/
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