Red Handbag Snatched in Overnight Gosport Burglary
Burglars struck a home in Bury Close, Gosport, under cover of darkness between August 26 and 27, 2018. Hampshire Constabulary report a red handbag was stolen, along with a purse, cash, and two debit cards.
Burglary Alert: Lock Up and Stay Safe
Police urge residents to bolster their home security with simple yet effective steps:
- Lock all doors and windows every time, even when popping outside.
- Keep all keys—including car keys—hidden and away from the letterbox.
- Consider installing visible burglar alarms and strong outside lighting.
- Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property.
- Use timers on radios or lights to give the impression someone’s home.
- Maintain sturdy fences around your garden.
- Store valuables like jewellery and passports in a secure safe or bank vault.
Spotted Something Suspicious? Act Fast!
If you see or hear anything odd in Gosport, don’t wait. Call the police immediately.
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