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15:55 07/01/2020
We are appealing for witnesses and information after a series of incidents in which ball bearing pellets have been used to cause damage to windows and cars across rural Basingstoke.
Neighbourhood Inspector Hannah Luchesa said: “We are carrying out a number of enquiries in relation to these incidents but we would appeal to anyone who has seen anything suspicious or who knows who is responsible for these reckless acts, to get in touch.
“Unfortunately, a number of the properties have been targeted more than once, which is incredibly distressing for victims.
“Luckily no-one has been seriously harmed but it goes without saying that this is incredibly foolish and reckless behaviour and we need to identify those responsible as soon as possible.”
Police are investigating but would ask if anyone has any information to please come forward.
In particular, we would be interested to hear from anyone who may have captured CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage of anyone acting suspiciously or any suspicious vehicles.
If you can help, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44190400887.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Other reports of damage have been made and similar incidents have also been reported in Cliddesden, Upton Grey, Baughurst, Mortimer West End, Stratfield Saye and Hannington.