Appeal for witnesses following vehicle crime series in Fordingbridge and Ringwood

We are appealing for witnesses following a series of thefts from motor vehicles in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge areas last week.

The incidents, which included van break-ins and number plate thefts, are reported to have occurred between 11pm and 11.20pm on Friday 8 March.

The majority of the reported van break-ins took place in Picket Close and adjoining roads in Fordingbridge.

If you were in the area at the time of any of these incidents, witnessed anything suspicious, or have any photos or video footage, including dash cam, doorbell camera or mobile phone, please call 101 and quote incident number 44240102577.

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

We’re also keen to hear from anyone who witnessed a red sports car in the area of the thefts, as well as a dog walker and cyclist - seen on CCTV passing the suspects as they broke into a van in Fordingbridge.

At this time, we have received a total of 11 reports, but we believe other victims are still yet to come forward.

If your vehicle was broken into or tampered with on the night in question, please report this to us at the earliest opportunity. You can also do this via the below links;

Report a crime | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

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