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We are appealing for information following a burglary in Oakley in which equine clothing and equipment was stolen.
It took place at an address in the Station Road area sometime between 1.15am and 1.30am on Wednesday 7 February.
Entry was gained to a building and a number of items were stolen, including riding boots, clothing and a safe.
We are appealing for anyone who was in this area at the time and saw anything suspicious to contact us.
Perhaps you saw a vehicle in this area at the time that you thought looked out of place?
Anyone with information should call us on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44240055255, or via our website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
We’d like to take this opportunity to issue some wider advice to those individuals and businesses who have horse tack and other equipment.
Firstly, make sure everything is locked up securely. We have had previous incidents where doors have been left unlocked, offering an access point for potential intruders.
In addition, we would encourage yard or stable owners to consider the following:
• secure tack room windows on the inside with solid iron bars (not tubular steel)
• secure all doors with good quality locks; use bolts (not screws) on the hinges
• if possible, create a physical barrier across a door. If you are an owner of heavy plant machinery then you could consider parking this in front of a door to block off access to any valuable equipment.
• mark your tack using an ultraviolet pen – perhaps write your post code on your tack with the UV pen.
• display warning signage advertising CCTV in the area to deter thieves
• padlock gates with substantial padlocks and heavy duty chains
• reverse top hinges on gates to prevent lifting
• install security lights and an intruder alarm
For more information, please visit our dedicated rural crime prevention page on our website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rc/rural-crime/rural-crime-prevention/#tack