Appeal after three vehicles stolen and 17 damaged in Hartley Wintney garage

Officers are appealing for information after three vehicles were stolen and 17 were damaged during a burglary in Hartley Wintney.

At some time between 6pm on Thursday, 12 January and 6.10am on Friday, 13 January offenders forced entry to Hartford Automotive, Hartley Wintney.

Once inside the workshop they caused damage to the CCTV equipment and 17 vehicles which were parked within the grounds of the premises. They stole a quantity of cash and the main CCTV hard drive system. They also stole three vehicles; a VW Golf, a Ford Fiesta and a BMW 520D.

Two of the vehicles, the Ford Fiesta and the BMW, were later located burnt out on Pale Lane.

PC Ben Blundell, said: “Were you in the area of Thackhams Lane or the A30 overnight between Thursday, 12 January and Friday, 13 January? Did you see anything suspicious?

“Have you seen the outstanding Volkswagon Golf, registration number MJ64 USB?

“Did you see any suspicious activity in relation to the two burnt out vehicles on Pale Lane?

“I would urge anyone with information to call us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 44230016224.