Bank Card Bandits Caught on Camera in Horndean
Police hunting three suspects linked to two brazen bank card thefts in Horndean have released CCTV images, urging the public to come forward.
The Distraction Theft at Morrisons
On Sunday, February 21, between 10:30am and 11am, a 59-year-old woman from Havant fell victim outside Morrisons on Lakesmere Road. After loading her shopping and handbag into her car, she was distracted by a man asking for directions. Returning moments later, she found her purse gone.
Thieves swiftly drained £1,200 using four stolen bank cards.
The man was described as:
- Eastern European
- Medium build
- 5ft 10ins tall
- Wearing a light brown coat
Home Invasion Swipe on Elderly Couple
On Wednesday, March 16, an 88-year-old woman and 92-year-old man from Oakmont Drive returned home to find a stranger inside their kitchen. The man, speaking broken English, claimed to need hospital help. After receiving directions, he left—but not before stealing a bank card.
£5,200 was later withdrawn with the stolen card.
The intruder was described as:
- Eastern European
- Late 20s
- Skinny build
- 5ft 6ins tall
- Unshaven with short dark hair
Police Link The Crimes, Seek Public Help
PC Paul Jennings said, “We believe both incidents are connected. Victims shopped at the same supermarket and someone may have noted their PINs while they shopped.”
He added, “We’ve secured CCTV images of three individuals—a woman and two men—who may help trace the stolen cards, which were used locally.”
The police urge anyone recognising the suspects to call 101 immediately.
