Police warn about house break-ins in north Hampshire towns
There have been seven burglaries in last 48 hours
Police are warning residents in Hart and Rushmoor to be on their guard following a number of burglaries in the past two days.
This comes after seven dwelling burglaries were reported to have taken place in Fleet and Hartley Wintney since Wednesday 15 November. Work is ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of these incidents and whether they are connected.
The burglaries happened at various times of the day, with residential properties being targeted. Typically, entry has been gained after a window at either the back or front of the property has been smashed.
Police are investigating:
A burglary at an address on Kevins Grove in Fleet. Between 11am and 7.45pm on 15 November, a property was accessed. A small TV and camera were stolen. (Reference: 44230468028)
A burglary at an address on Kevins Grove in Fleet. Between 12pm and 10.45pm on 15 November, a property was accessed. Nothing has been reported stolen. (Reference: 44230468228)
A burglary at an address on Tavistock Road in Fleet. At 4.12am on 16 November, we received a report that a property had been accessed. At this time, it is unclear whether anything was stolen. (Reference: 44230468375)
A burglary at an address on Tavistock Road in Fleet. Between 4pm and 9.15pm on 15 November, a property was accessed. Cash was stolen. (Reference: 44230468154)
A burglary at an address on Turbary Road in Fleet. Between 12pm and 8.50pm on 16 November, a property was accessed. Vehicle keys were taken and a VW Golf was stolen from the driveway. (Reference: 44230469690)
A burglary at an address on Reynolds Street in Fleet. Between 6am and 9pm on 16 November, a property was accessed. Gold jewellery was stolen. (Reference: 44230469716)
A burglary at an address on Cottage Green in Hartley Wintney. Just before 8pm on 15 November, a property was accessed. Keys were taken from inside the address and a BMW was stolen from the driveway. Yesterday (16 November), officers located the stolen vehicle and it has since been returned to the owner (Reference: 44230468032)
Anyone with information can call 101 with the relevant reference number listed with the incident above or make a report via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.
Police say they'll be conducting high-visibility patrols in the local area to offer further reassurance to the local community.