Expensive tools swiped from sheds as police seek to track down burglars after £2k haul in Petersfield

Police are trying to track down a pair of burglars after expensive tools were stolen from sheds.

Equipment worth a total of £2,000 was swiped from various outbuildings.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said two unknown individuals were involved in burglaries in the Churcher’s College area of Petersfield between 11.50pm on April 20 and 12.20am on April 21.

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The force added: “Both individuals were described as wearing hooded jackets and tracksuit bottoms. One of the tracksuits had a distinct dark stripe down the leg, and the second had a reflective stripe.

“Officers have carried out several enquiries and are now releasing CCTV images and asking the public for any information that may help the investigation. Were you in the Ramshill or Readon Close area late Monday evening or in the early hours of Tuesday morning?

“Did you witness any suspicious behaviour or vehicles? Do you have any dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage which could assist our enquiries? If you have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 44260185245.” Information can also be submitted online via the police website.