Police appeal for witnesses after jewellery stolen during Basingstoke burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses after a daytime burglary in Basingstoke where a large amount of jewellery was stolen.
Some time between 9.30am and 5.10pm on Monday, September 5, offender(s) gained entry by climbing up a drainpipe and prising open a bathroom window of a house in Old Worting Road.
The offender(s) stole a jewellery box which contained all the victim’s jewellery collected over a 35-year period, some also belonging to her husband.
In addition to the jewellery, two laptops, and Ipod touch and a camera were also taken.
PC Jon Hayes said: “This was unusual in that it was a daytime burglary where the offenders have scaled a drainpipe to enter the house and take valuable and items of sentimental value. “If you saw anything suspicious on Monday in the Old Worting Road area, please contact me.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Hayes at Basingstoke police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please use our Contact an Officer Form
