Burglaries Bungle: Police Hunt Hooded Thieves After Trio of Petrol Station Raids
Hampshire police are cracking down on a spate of attempted burglaries at petrol stations and a shop in Fareham and Lee-on-the-Solent. The break-ins happened overnight between Thursday, July 19, and early morning Friday, July 20.
CCTV Snaps Suspect After Co-op Break-In Attempt
At 4:36am on Friday, officers were alerted to a smashed panel on the door of the Co-op store in Fareham. Despite the damage, the culprits got no further inside and nothing was stolen. A suspicious man was spotted nearby, described as white, 5ft 8ins, wearing a grey hoodie, dark tracksuit bottoms, and covering his face.
Two Men Target Petrol Stations but Come Up Empty-Handed
Later that morning at 6:16am, an attempt was made to force open a door and smash a window at the BP station in Lee-on-the-Solent. No entry was gained and no goods were taken. Two men acting suspiciously were seen in the area:
- One in a grey hooded top, dark tracksuit bottoms, face covered.
- The other in a dark hoodie with writing on the front, three-quarter-length dark trousers, and dark shoes.
At 6:53am, the Shell Garage in Fareham was targeted next. Again, no cash or stock was taken despite forced shutters. Two men were spotted:
- The familiar grey hoodie suspect, dark tracksuit bottoms and black trainers (pictured).
- A second man in a black hooded top with a white motif, dark three-quarter trousers, and dark boots.
Police Appeal: Recognise These Faces?
PC Anthony Goodridge is urging anyone with information or who recognises the man in the CCTV photo to come forward. Quote reference 44180229943 when calling. Alternatively, report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
