Pensioner targeted for theft in Gosport McDonalds as police hunt two men
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Police released images of two males after money was stolen from an elderly man
A pensioner was the target of a brazen theft at McDonalds in Gosport.
Police are searching for two males after an estimated sum of £130 was taken from a 71-year-old man. The theft took place in Brockhurst Gate at roughly 10am on January 30.
CCTV images have been released of two males police wish to speak to. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “On Friday 30 January 2026 two men reportedly walked into McDonalds in Brockhurst Gate at around 10:00am and took around £130 of cash from a bag belonging to a 71-year-old man before leaving the restaurant.
“Officers have been carrying out enquiries and are now turning to the public for their assistance. We are now asking you for your help to identify the men in these CCTV images who we believe may be able to assist with our enquiries.
“We’d like to hear from you if you have CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone, or doorbell camera footage that may assist our enquiries. If you were in the area at the time and recognise these men, or saw anything suspicious, please call 101 and quote 44260051108.”
Reports can be submitted online via the police website. Anonymous information can be sent to Crimestoppers online via its website, or by calling 0800 555 111.