Police investigating burglaries and thefts in Compton and Shawford
Three incidents, which police believe are linked, were reported on Thursday morning
Last updated 22nd Jun 2024
Police are investigating three reports of burglaries and thefts from homes and vehicles in Compton and Shawford.
They took place in the early hours of Thursday morning.
A garage was broken into in a property on Clease Way between 12:01am and 6:30am, with a phone, a wallet containing bank cards, cash and car keys taken.
At around 1:10am, £5 cash was stolen from a Kia car on Clease Way.
Car keys were later taken from a property on Shawford Road at around 4:30am.
The suspects were disturbed and fled the scene.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary say no vehicles were stolen, and that they believe the three incidents are linked.
Anyone who saw suspicious behaviour in the area, or has doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage, is being asked to contact the force on 101, or by reporting online.
The three incidents' reference numbers are 44240259096, 44240259292, and 44240259177 respectively.
People can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.