Appeal for witnesses following two burglaries in Chandler's Ford

We are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries at addresses in Chandler’s Ford on Monday 8 April.

An earring and necklace set were reported stolen during an incident on Chestnut Avenue, which occurred between 1pm and 5.30pm.

The front door was forced open in order to gain entry to the property. Incident 44240125206 refers.

A gold ring, cash and a house key were reported stolen during an incident on Park Road, which occurred between 12.30pm and 1pm.

The rear door was forced open in order to gain access to the address. Incident 44240146953 refers.

If you have any information about either of these incidents, saw anything suspicious in the area at the time, or have any CCTV, mobile phone, dash cam or doorbell camera footage which could aid our investigation, please get in touch with us.

You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting the corresponding incident numbers, above.

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You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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The sharp rise in the price of gold means that jewellery is a serious target for burglars. Stolen items are often melted or sold on quickly.

Below is some useful advice to help deter potential high value gold thieves;

• Consider keeping your gold and jewellery in a safety deposit box. There are specialist companies that provide this service. Please speak to your bank or insurance company for advice.
• If you prefer to keep high value items at home, invest in a good quality safe which complies with official insurance rating standards, secured to a brick wall or floor and is fitted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Gold and jewellery don’t all need to be kept in the same safe. Think about storing smaller amounts in more than one secure place; each location should have the same level of protection.
• Your insurance company will provide advice as to which type and grade of safe best suits your needs.
• Approved and tested security products awarded the Police Preferred Specification status can be found at Secured by Design - Secured by Design or Sold Secure - Security Product Testing & Approval
• For advice on improving home security, such as door, patio and window locks, contact an approved locksmith registered with the Master Locksmiths Association – Master Locksmiths Association - Locksmith Near Me (Fully Vetted)
• Monitored intruder detector alarms with additional panic buttons, CCTV (including video doorbells) and security lighting can all offer added layers of protection to your home.
• Security companies (accredited by the National Security Inspectorate or the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board) can advise on the most suitable products for your property.
• Register your property for free at The National Property Register, for Phones, Gadgets, Bicycles & More... (immobilise.com)
• Photograph each piece of valuable gold or jewellery against a plain background with a ruler next to it.
• Keep a written description for each item.
• Jewellery can be forensically marked with a suitable security product. Always take specialist advice before marking expensive or irreplaceable items. You can find out more about traceable liquids at www.securebydesign.com
• Report suspicious activity in your area to police by calling 101 or online at www.hampshire.police.uk
• In an emergency, always call 999.