A burglar who targeted three homes in Poole has been jailed following a detailed investigation by the Force’s Neighbourhood Crime Team.

Hardial Spall, aged 46 and of Bournemouth, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison for three counts of burglary.

On the afternoon of Friday 30 January 2026, a burglary occurred at a residential property in James Road and jewellery to the value of approximately £3,000 was stolen from within.

Then, on the evening of Tuesday 3 March 2026, an address in Wroxham Road was burgled and items were stolen, which included jewellery to the value of approximately £10,000.

Another burglary occurred in Wroxham Road on the evening of Monday 6 April 2026 and multiple bank cards, cash and a watch were stolen from the address.

Investigations were launched into all three incidents and enquiries were carried out by Dorset Police’s Neighbourhood Crime Team, which included detailed examinations of the scenes, taking witness statements and carrying out CCTV enquiries.

As a result, Spall was identified as being the man involved in all three burglaries and was arrested on Thursday 16 April 2026.

He was subsequently charged and found guilty of all three offences following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court.

Spall was sentenced at the same court on Thursday 12 November 2026.

Police Constable Kelly Stronach, of the Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: “Spall entered three different homes and stole personal possessions, which included jewellery of high monetary and sentimental value.

“We recognise the impact burglaries have on victims when they happen and that is why we were determined to bring Spall before the court to face justice.

“Dorset Police will always endeavour to take a positive approach to the issue of burglaries and other serious acquisitive crimes in the county.”

Source: Dorset Police news release.