Appeal following spate of burglaries in Portsmouth

Police are appealing for information after a spate of burglaries in Portsmouth.

Between December 13 and December 16 three burglaries have taken place in the Hilsea area.

The first incident took place on December 13 at some time between 7.45am and 2.30pm. Offender/s entered an address on Horsea Road. Once inside they took cash, Deawalt power tools, a HP Laptop, a Jaguar watch, and a diamond ring.

At some time between 4.30pm on December 13 and 6.30am on December 14 offender/s entered an address on Northern Parade by forcing open the garage door. They stole electrical items and bikes.

At some time between 12.30pm and 7.30pm on December 16 offender/s entered a second address on Northern Parade by forcing open the flat door. Once inside they stole cash, a white Xbox One with remote and blue controller, three pairs of Nike trainers and leather boat shoes.

PC Kevin Parker, said: “We are currently investigating the circumstances of all three of these incidents and looking into whether they could be linked. We are appealing for anyone who was in the area of these addresses around the time of incidents, who may have information that could help our investigation, to come forward.

“I would also like to speak to anyone who may have been offered any of the stolen items for sale.”

If you have any information you can call 101 or alternatively, go online and submit information via this link https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.