Police hunt man in balaclava after burglary incident in Sarisbury Green saw him chased away by member of the public
Man in balaclava wanted after series of incidents in Sarisbury Green
Police are hunting a man who was chased away by a member of the public after being spotted trying to access houses and cars in the early hours of the morning.
The man was spotted in Sarisbury Green early this morning (Thursday, April 23) pulling car door handles and the door handle of a house in Winnards Park. One person spotted him trying to access a car and chased him away with police later searching the area and finding a set of tools in a bush which had been stolen from a shed in Barnes Lane.
Police are now calling for any witnesses to come forward, or anyone who captured the man on CCTV. Police have described the person as wearing a balaclava, black trainers, tracksuit bottoms, a puffer-style jacket, and a distinctive back pack with reflectors on it.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “We are investigating a series of incidents which occurred in Sarisbury Green, and urge local residents to be alert and to keep their properties and cars secure.
“Officers continue to investigate these incidents and are asking anyone with information, or who has noticed suspicious activity in their neighbourhood, to call police. In particular we are looking to identify the man pictured, or speak with anyone who has seen him in the area or has captured his movements on CCTV, Dash Cam or doorbell camera.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44260188973. You can also submit information to us online. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.”