Police Hunt Woman Suspected in Portsmouth Burglary Spree
Portsmouth police are on high alert after a string of burglaries and break-in attempts rocked Southsea over the past two weeks. Investigators believe a single woman is behind the raids, with incidents all happening in the early morning hours.
Break-Ins and Attempts Rock Southsea
- Jan 31, Nightingale Road: Between 7.40-7.50am, a resident heard noises outside their flat. When challenged, the intruder vanished.
- Jan 31, Nightingale Road: A woman was spotted breaking a front door lock but fled when confronted.
- Jan 31, Sussex Road: A burglary between 7.20am and 4.40pm saw jewellery and electronics stolen after entry via a basement window.
- Feb 1, Linklater Path: Between 5am-5.30am, someone was heard inside a property. Door keys were stolen after entry through a small window vent.
- Feb 1, Turner Road: At 6.50am, a resident caught an intruder entering through a downstairs window, who then fled.
- Feb 13, Shakespeare Road: A woman tried to break into a home at 6.50am but ran off after being challenged.
- Feb 13, Manor Road: An attempted break-in left tool marks on a door but no entry was gained.
Suspect Description Released
The suspect is described as:
- Woman in her 40s
- Height between 5’3” and 5’4”
- Dark brown or auburn hair tied back
- Notable scabs on her face
- Seen wearing either a blue/black puffer jacket or a dark blue/grey jacket with dark skinny jeans
Police Urge Vigilance
Detective Sergeant Martin Longyear said: “I would urge residents to be vigilant following a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Portsmouth, which we believe are being carried out by a woman, between 5am and 8am. We would like to hear from anyone who has seen a woman acting suspiciously in the areas given, at around the times of the incidents.”
If you have any information, contact Portsmouth police immediately and help stop this early morning crime spree.
