Man remanded after burglary-linked vehicle stopped on M3

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Hampshire Police stopped a vehicle linked to a suspected burglary on the M3 and found suspected stolen property inside.

Hampshire Police stopped a vehicle linked to a suspected burglary on the M3 after officers from the Roads Policing Unit in Whitchurch spotted it during patrol. Checks indicated the vehicle was suspected of being connected to a recent burglary. Specially trained officers used authorised tactics to safely stop the vehicle, with support from the Armed Response Unit, and no damage or injuries occurred.

A search of the vehicle uncovered a large quantity of suspected stolen property. A man was arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of handling stolen goods and taking a vehicle without the owner's consent.

Hampshire Police confirmed the suspect has been remanded to appear in court charged with theft of a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and criminal damage.

How it is being reported

• Man charged after police stop vehicle linked to suspected burglary on M3Hampshire Police stop M3 vehicle linked to suspected burglary; suspected stolen goods found. Man remanded over theft, handling stolen goods and criminal damage.Andover Advertiser · 16 Oct, 13:03
• Man remanded after police stop vehicle linked to burglary on M3Hampshire Police stop burglary-linked vehicle on M3; man remanded over vehicle theft, handling stolen goods and criminal damage after suspected stolen items found.Basingstoke Gazette · 16 Oct, 13:01

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