Cards stolen from Bursledon vehicle after thief forced entry and attempted to use them fraudulently
Police are calling for witnesses after a thief forced entry to a vehicle and stole bank cards.
The incident took place between 3am and 5am on Sunday, December 21 on Le Marechal Avenue in Bursledon. The cards were then used at a store on Athelstan Road in Southampton but the payments were unsuccessful.
Police are now calling for witnesses to come forward and understand that attempts were made to enter other vehicles in the area on the same morning.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating following a reported theft from motor vehicle on Le Marechal Avenue in Bursledon.
“Among the items stolen were bank cards. It’s reported that two unsuccessful attempts were then made to fraudulently use the cards at a store on Athelstan Road in Southampton. We are aware that attempts may have been made to enter other vehicles in the area of Le Marechal Avenue on the same morning.
“If you believe your vehicle was one of those, with or without items subsequently stolen, please call 101 to report this to us. If you have any information about the incident described above, including any doorbell camera or dash cam footage, please get in touch with us and quote incident number 44250573665.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”