Police Hunt Man After Van Theft and Driver Injury in Southampton
Officers want to speak to a man connected to a brazen van theft on 7 December in Church End, Southampton.
Women Hurt as Van Stolen Mid-Delivery
At 1:40pm, a Harvest Fine Foods van was snatched while the driver was making a delivery. The quick getaway left the driver with a bruised leg.
Van Recovered but Valuables Missing
The stolen vehicle was found later in Hardy Close. However, the driver’s work phone and three boxes of mince pies worth £30 vanished without a trace.
Suspect Arrested But Police Still Need Help
A 42-year-old Southampton man has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, theft from the vehicle, and driving while disqualified. He’s now on bail as the police continue their investigation.
Police have released an image of a man they believe holds vital information. They urge him to come forward.
Anyone with information or footage related to the incident should call Hampshire Police on 101 or report online quoting reference 44220495114.
