Fareham man arrested after cars broken into around Locks Heath and Warsash - money stolen

The 35-year-old was detained on Monday (March 2) following reports of several vehicles being interfered with. Money and sunglasses were swiped from cars.

These thefts took place across the Locks Heath and Warsash area. District Commander Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy is urging the public to keep reporting such incidents, as criminals will be apprehended.

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He said: “We received four reports on Saturday 28 February of vehicles being broken into and interfered with on Phoenix Drive, Rippon Close, and Pennycress in the Warsash and Locks Heath areas. Various items were taken, including money and sunglasses.

”I am really pleased to report that our local teams worked rapidly to identify a suspect and a 35-year-old man from Fareham was arrested in relation to these incidents on Monday, March 2. He has since been bailed with conditions whilst our enquiries continue.

“I ask you to continue reporting these incidents, but I can reassure the community that no further offences have subsequently been reported following the arrest.”