Home of elderly Fovant man broken into and rifle stolen
Burglary happened in broad daylight
Last updated 6th May 2022
Wiltshire Police are investigating a burglary in Fovant which saw a man in his 80s home targeted.
The pensioner returned to the property in Moor Hill around 3.30pm on April 23rd and found three men on the driveway.
The trio swiftly left the scene in what's described as a silver or grey Audi A4.
A rifle stolen from a cabinet was later found by officers discarded within the property.
In a statement Wiltshire Police said;
"Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident was reported.
We’d like to hear from anyone who witnessed the men in the area on April 23 or anyone who witnessed a silver or grey Audi travelling at speed into the village from the direction of Fovant during the afternoon of April 23. It is possible that the men travelled into the Dorset or Avon & Somerset areas"
Anyone with information or dash cam footage which may be relevant is urged to call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220041447.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.