Police hunt trio in attempted Southampton Co-op Burglary Police appealing for witnesses following an attempted...

Published: 11:38 am July 13, 2018
Updated: 10:48 pm September 1, 2025
Police Hunt Trio In Attempted Southampton Co-op  Burglary

Police hunt trio in attempted Southampton Co-op Burglary

Police appealing for witnesses following an attempted burglary in Southampton. Officers are investigating after three men tried to break into the Co-op store in Bassett Green Road, on July 6, between 12.25am and 1.15am. They tried to gain entry to the back of the store, using a sledge hammer. However, when that failed they fled the scene. One of the men was wearing black trousers, a dark padded coat, a black hat, black trainers with white toe caps and a light coloured scarf covering his face. A second man was wearing a dark coat with the hood up, black padded gloves and grey combat-style trousers. Did you see anyone matching these descriptions in the area at that time? Did you see anything suspicious? If you have any information, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 44180252975.

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