Two men arrested following theft
TWO men have been arrested by police after pensioners were targeted by thieves in Fareham town centre.
An RAF veteran was targeted in a distraction theft on Monday, June 3, with police revealing that another pensioner was targeted just half an hour beforehand, losing £500.
Now, two men have been arrested on suspicion as theft, as police continue their investigation.
A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘Two men aged 25 and 43 have today been arrested on suspicion of theft as part of our enquiries and remain in custody at this time.’
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