Six rural burglaries hit north Hampshire in three days

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 15:57 · Archive

Police are investigating six rural burglary-related incidents in north Hampshire between October 22 and October 24.

Police are investigating six rural burglary-related incidents reported in north Hampshire between October 22 and October 24, targeting homes, outbuildings and industrial units across the region.

An industrial unit in Kingsclere suffered the most significant loss. Angle grinders were stolen and damage caused, with the combined cost of theft and damage estimated at more than £45,000. Outbuildings in the same area were also broken into, with tools worth around £700 stolen and a gate damaged.

Other incidents occurred across the rural area. A home in Burghclere was entered and searched, with jewellery suspected to have been stolen. Outbuildings in East Woodhay were broken into and a generator was taken. An unsuccessful attempt was made to steal a quadbike in Hurstbourne Priors.

Officers are making enquiries to identify those involved in the incidents. Police said they will patrol the affected areas and other rural locations to deter and disrupt further offences.

Residents have been asked to report suspicious people or vehicles by calling 101 or using the reporting tool on the Hampshire Police website. People should call 999 if a crime is in progress. Rural residents with business connections can sign up to the EyesOn app to provide information to police and receive alerts about police activity.

How it is being reported

• Six rural burglaries in north Hampshire include £45,000 industrial unit raidPolice are investigating six rural burglary-related incidents reported in north Hampshire between October 22 and October 24.Andover Advertiser · 25 Oct, 15:39
• Six rural burglaries in north Hampshire include £45,000 industrial unit raidPolice are investigating six rural burglary-related incidents reported in north Hampshire between October 22 and October 24.Basingstoke Gazette · 25 Oct, 15:33
• Six rural burglaries in north Hampshire include £45,000 industrial unit raidPolice are investigating six rural burglary-related incidents reported in north Hampshire between October 22 and October 24.Romsey Advertiser · 25 Oct, 15:14

In this story: Hampshire Police · Burghclere · East Woodhay · Kingsclere · Hurstbourne Priors

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