Two Food Delivery Drivers Robbed in Andover – Police Hunt Masked Thieves
Police are on the case after two food delivery drivers were targeted and robbed in Andover in separate late-night attacks.
Knife and Baseball Bat Used in Shocking Attacks
The first incident happened just after 3am on Thursday 12 July at Genoa Court. A 29-year-old delivery driver was confronted by three masked men, one brandishing a knife. They stole cash and a phone before fleeing the scene. Thankfully, the victim wasn’t hurt.
Less than two weeks later, at around 1:15am on Monday 23 July, a 57-year-old delivery driver was approached by four masked men on Launcelot Close. This time, one attacker carried a baseball bat. They made off with cash and a torch, leaving the victim unharmed.
Suspects Description and Police Appeal
The victim from the second robbery gave a description of one suspect: a young man in his early twenties, about 6ft 2ins tall, wearing black shorts and a black hooded top. The gang ran off towards Galahad Close.
Officers are probing whether these two robberies are linked, as both victims were food delivery drivers.
Neighbourhood Policing Boost and How to Help
Neighbourhood policing teams are stepping up patrols in Andover to crack down on this alarming crime spree.
Anyone with information is urged to contact DC Dan Leese at Basingstoke Police Station on 101, quoting reference 44180277516. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
