Thoughtless Vandalism

Mindless thieves cause £1000 damage for 20p

Long John’s Fish and Chip Shop in Wimborne has been broken into for the second time in three months - resulting in over £1000 worth of damage.

In the evening of 25 September, thieves smashed the front door window, with the intention to steal charitable funds collected within the shop. They also attempted to break into the safe, but did not succeed.

Luckily, the charity pot had been emptied earlier this week, resulting in the thieves only getting away with around 20p.

Police investigations are currently under way with finger and footprints discovered on the damaged property. 

Around three months ago, the same incident happened with approximately £150 being stolen. Police later recovered the stolen pot hidden in Leigh Park.

This is thought to be the actions of local people, and quite possibly the same offenders. If anyone has any information regarding this break-in, please phone 01202 222222.