A COMMUNITY leader has urged for calm following reports of a burglary and another burglary involving a Samurai sword in a 'quiet' town in Dorset.
As reported, police are appealing to the public for more information after a woman was reportedly threatened with a Samurai sword after three men invaded her home in Flaxfield Road, in Beaminster around 9.30pm on Sunday, May 29.
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Following enquiries, a 35-year-old man from Charmouth was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary involving a Samurai sword, but has since been released on police bail as the investigation continues.
The following week on Thursday, June 2 police launched an investigation after burglars reportedly broke into a home in Bridport Road between 1.30pm and 4pm on Thursday, June 2.
Beaminster Town Council chair, Craig Monks said although both reports - at homes less than a mile apart - are 'concerning', he has urged these types of acts are 'rare' in the town.
He said: "The recent reports in Beaminster are concerning and my thoughts are with those affected.
"Beaminster is a quiet town with a close-knit community.
"My message to our residents is that thankfully crimes like these are a rare occurrence in Beaminster, but if any residents in the areas concerned have home CCTV or doorbell cameras please check their footage and report any suspicious activity to the police."
Officers investigating the reported burglary on Thursday, June 2 are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Police constable Maddie Barber, of West Dorset police, said: “I have been carrying out enquiries into this incident, including carrying out house-to-house visits and checking for CCTV in the vicinity.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police via 101, quoting occurrence number 55220087903."
.Officers investigating the reported Samurai attack are also appealing for members of the public to come forward.
Sergeant Rich Barnett, of Dorset County CID, said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries into this matter and we have obtained CCTV images of a vehicle we believe may be linked to this offence.
"We have also obtained some CCTV of three men reportedly seen leaving the address, one of whom is wearing distinctive grey and black camouflage trousers.
"Regarding the incident on May 29, contact police on 101 quoting reference number 55220085770."
Alternatively, get in touch with Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
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