Police in Basingstoke are appealing for information after a smoke bomb was pushed through an elderly woman’s letterbox in the early hours of this morning.
At about 2.30am, the 69-year-old heard a noise at her house in Falkland Road, Basingstoke. When she went downstairs to investigate she found her hallway full of red smoke.
Fortunately she was not injured as a result of this incident, but officers are appealing for help in finding whoever was responsible.
PC Colin Jackson said: “The victim was extremely shaken by this incident and it is fortunate that it didn’t result in a fire.
“This was a wire-pull smoke grenade which is generally used in paintballing. It’s not an over-the-counter firework, so if you know anyone who has access to these sorts of fireworks, please get in touch.”
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Jackson 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
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