Three Men Busted in Botley, Hedge End, and Bursledon Car Theft Spree
Police have swooped on three men suspected of a series of vehicle thefts across Botley, Hedge End, and Bursledon. The arrests came early morning on Wednesday, September 25, at a Southampton address.
Suspects Face Multiple Theft Charges
- Two 24-year-olds from Southampton and a 21-year-old from Fareham taken into custody.
- One 24-year-old charged with seven thefts from vehicles, one motor vehicle theft, and burglary with intent to steal.
- The other 24-year-old accused of eight vehicle thefts, one motor vehicle theft, burglary, plus possession of a Class B drug.
- The 21-year-old faces eight vehicle thefts, two motor vehicle thefts, and burglary charges.
All three men are now on conditional police bail, with strict curfews, exclusion zones, and bans on associating with each other while investigations continue.
Theft Spree Hits Multiple Locations
The arrests stem from a frenzy of vehicle-related thefts reported between September 23 and 24. The crimes have hit multiple spots:
- Kingsman Drive
- Lewry Road
- Marls Road
- Wallace Avenue
- Sandy Field Way (Botley)
- Fosters Copse (Bursledon)
- Shafford Meadows (Hedge End)
District Commander Matt Paling told locals: “Our teams are working extremely hard to crack this case. These arrests show our commitment to bringing those responsible to justice.”
Police Boost Patrols and Appeal for Info
Extra police patrols are now in place across affected areas to reassure residents. Officers urge anyone with information, CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to call 101 quoting incident number 44240413704.
Victims of vehicle thefts are also encouraged to report incidents promptly to aid ongoing investigations.