Thieves strike a number of Waterlooville vehicles in the early hours of the morning as police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of vehicles had items taken from them in the early hours of the morning.
Seven vehicles were hit in the Newlands estate in Waterlooville on Saturday, December 27 with items such as a wallet, necklace and coat stolen.
Police are now calling for any witnesses to come forward that may have seen the below incidents:
- A van was accessed on Hursley Road at around 2.40am on 27 December. A coat was taken from inside the vehicle (44250582469).
- A car was accessed on Hursley Road at around 2.40am on 27 December. The vehicle was searched but nothing was stolen (44250580934).
- A car was accessed on Pearmain Parade at around 3.50am on 27 December. A man was disturbed and fled the scene, nothing was stolen (44250582445).
- A car on Whitbourne Way was accessed at around 2.30am on 27 December. The car was searched but nothing was stolen (44250581824).
- A car was accessed on Ewans Way at around 3am on 27 December. A necklace was stolen (44250580657).
- A man attempted to access two vehicles on Pakenham Road at around 3am on 27 December. Nothing was stolen (44250581618).
- A van was accessed on Crispins Crescent between 10pm on 26 December and 6am on 27 December. A wallet was stolen (44250581813).
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “Our teams are taking these linked reports extremely seriously and are following solid lines of enquiry as our investigation continues.
“Were you in the area at the times mentioned above? Do you have any doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage which could help our enquiries? If you have any information relating to any of these reports, please get in touch by calling 101 or via our website, quoting the relevant reference number.”
The police are also issuing advice to vehicle owners to help prevent theft.
The spokesperson added: “Theft from motor vehicles is often opportunistic and offenders, hoping that the vehicle is unlocked, will try door handles. Please remain vigilant, ensure all doors are locked and that you do not leave valuables inside your vehicles.
“Your mobile phone, coins for the car park, sunglasses, packs of medication or other items that can earn quick cash are irresistible to the opportunist thief.
“Make sure to physically check that doors and window are locked, especially if you have used the remote to lock the vehicle, then look inside again to make sure you’ve not left anything on display, including ensuring that your glove box is closed.”
Further advice and guidance can be found at: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/