Appeal for witnesses and information following shoplifting and dangerous driving in Andover

We are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of shoplifting and dangerous driving in Andover.

Between 12.35pm and 1pm today (Monday 26 August), it’s reported that a man stole items from TK Maxx on New Street.

The man is described as;
• Heavy build
• Approximately 5ft 10ins tall
• Bald
• Tanned complexion
• Wearing a black tracksuit top and bottoms

This man then exited the store and got into a vehicle – a black Nissan Qashqai. This vehicle is reported to have then been driven away in dangerous manner by another person.

The vehicle is said to have mounted a kerb, driven the wrong way around a roundabout, missing oncoming vehicles, and through a red light.

We’d like to hear from anyone who witnessed either incident and anyone who can assist us in identifying the two people.

Please also get in touch with us if you have any footage of the incidents, including dash cam, mobile phone or CCTV.

You can share any information with us by calling 101 and quoting incident number 44240366042.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;

Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)