Mum 'absolutely gutted' after Range Rover Sport stolen from busy Portsmouth car park
A mum has been left “absolutely gutted” after a “perfect day” was ruined when her Range Rover Sport was stolen from a busy Portsmouth car park with her daughter’s “special” teddy bear in the back.
Emma Russell was out with her family celebrating her child Rosie’s birthday at Spoons restaurant inside Cascades Shopping Centre on Sunday evening when the brazen theft took place.
The incident happened between 5.30 - 7.30pm from the Market Way car park in Market Way, opposite Starbucks. The car, which has a personalised registration number P70 EJR, was parked along the fence line in the car park.
Emma was left horrified to discover her “beloved” 2010 Range Rover had been stolen during the fun family evening. Police were informed and are now investigating. Anyone with information is being encouraged to come forward.
Emma said: “Absolutely gutted. My beloved car was stolen outside Spoons. To make things worse it was Rosie’s birthday and her favourite bear was in the back.
“Not the nicest way to end a perfect day. Really hoping I see it again even if it’s just to retrieve my daughter’s bear.” Emma said the bear was “special” to her daughter who is “really missing” it.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers have received a report relating to the theft of a vehicle from the Market Way car park, Market Way, Portsmouth.
“The report was made at 7.22pm on Sunday, February 8, after the owner noticed their white Range Rover Sport was missing. Investigations are ongoing.”