Man arrested after fishing equipment worth £20,000 stolen during burglary near Bishop’s Waltham
A man has been arrested following reports that fishing equipment worth more than £20,000 was stolen during a burglary near Bishop’s Waltham.
Police received a report that the equipment had been taken from Parker Baits on Winters Hill on Tuesday 25 March. Officers launched an investigation and have been carrying out various enquiries.
On Friday 4 July, Dorset Police stopped a vehicle in Ringwood following reports of stolen vehicles in their area. “Officers then searched an address and located suspected stolen fishing equipment. All items have been seized,” police said.
A 31-year-old man from Ringwood was arrested on suspicion of burglary other than dwelling – theft. He has been bailed with conditions, to allow further enquiries to be carried out.