Witness appeal following suspicious incident in Basingstoke

We are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a suspicious incident in Basingstoke.

Just after 4pm yesterday (5 December), two motorbikes blocked an Audi car on Rooksdown Avenue, near the Roman Road roundabout.

Seconds later, the riders got off their bikes and attempted to open one of the car’s doors.

The motorist inside the car was able to drive off. The men on motorbikes then rode off towards Rooksdown. Nothing was stolen.

Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out various enquiries and are now appealing to those who may have witnessed the incident.

Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident? Do you have dashcam footage or CCTV images that may help our investigation?

The motorbikes have been described as being red and black, high powered and with no registration plates.

The two men on the bikes have been described as being white and wearing balaclavas.

If you witnessed this incident, or have dashcam footage, please call 101, quoting the reference 44230496936.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/