Man arrested over thefts from cars in north Hampshire villages

Police say a 47 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of seven car break-ins in the same area

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 8th Feb 2022

Police in north Hampshire investigating a number of reports of thefts from motor vehicles have arrested a man.

Between Wednesday, 26 January and Wednesday, 2 February, a number of vehicles were broken into in areas between Burghclere and Beacon Hills.

Items including number plates, Apple Airpods, handbags and clothing were stolen.

On Saturday, 5 February, officers arrested a 47-year-old man from Havant on suspicion of the following offences:

Theft from a motor vehicle in Whitchurch between Wednesday 26, January and Wednesday 2 February

Theft from a motor vehicle in Micheldever on Wednesday, 26 January

Theft from a motor vehicle in East Stratton on Thursday, 27 January

Theft from a motor vehicle in Dummer on Friday, 28 January

Theft from a motor vehicle at Beacon Hill on Saturday, 29 January

Theft from a motor vehicle at Beacon Hill on Saturday, 29 January

Theft from a motor vehicle at Beacon Hill on Saturday, 29 January

He has been questioned by officers and released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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