Safety advice following a number of robberies in Cemetery Road, Southampton

We’re asking people to remain vigilant following a number of reports of robberies in Cemetery Road, Southampton.

Between 28 August and 10 October, we have received four reports of robberies taking place in Cemetery Road. On three occasions keys and/or cash were stolen.

On two occasions it has been reported that a man has strangled the victim rendering them unconscious before stealing their belongings.

We know these incidents are very concerning and we don’t want to alarm you but we are asking you to remain alert.

We are also asking anyone who may have been a victim of crime in this area or seen anything that has concerned or worried you, to please get in touch.

We’re not interested in your reasons for going there – we need you to speak to us.

You can speak to specially trained officers if this would help you feel more comfortable, anonymously if you wish.

All information provided will be dealt with sensitively and in the strictest of confidence.

Increased patrols will continue in the area. If you see an officer and have any concerns or information, please don’t hesitate to speak to them.

If you have any information that could help our investigation, please call us on 101 or online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ quoting 44210411024.

If you don’t want to deal with the police directly, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/