Police are appealing for witnesses and motorists with dashcam footage after a series of thefts from vehicles occurred in rural areas surrounding Winchester over the weekend of 20-21 September.
A total of 12 thefts were reported to Hampshire Constabulary, with five of the incidents occurring at the Old Winchester Hill nature reserve near West Meon on Saturday, 21 September, between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Multiple vehicles were damaged, and items such as a child’s buggy and gym clothes were stolen.
The same day, another theft took place from a vehicle parked on Beacon Hill Road in nearby Exton. A purse containing bank cards and cash was taken.
Additionally, four vehicles were targeted in the Avington Park and Easton areas on the afternoon of Saturday, 21 September. In one case, a car window was smashed, and a bag containing a passport, phone, and bank cards was stolen.
Other reports included number plates being stolen from a vehicle parked in Abbottstone Wood near Alresford between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, 20 September, and from a van parked in Upper Church Road, Shedfield, sometime between Friday, 20 September, and Sunday, 22 September at 9:30 a.m.
Police are investigating whether these incidents are connected and are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage from the relevant areas to come forward.
If you were driving or parked in one of the affected areas and believe you may have footage or information that could assist the investigation, you are asked to contact police on 101.
Information can also be submitted via the Hampshire Constabulary website: Tell Us About Existing Case.
