Witness appeal and two arrests made in Southampton burglary investigation

We are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Southampton which led to two people being arrested.

We were called at 2.22am today (9 December) to a report that a group of men were trying to break into a shop in Thornhill Park Road.

Officers attended and two individuals left the scene through residential back gardens, causing damage to fences.

They were pursued by officers, including the dog unit, and were apprehended nearby.

A silver Vauxhall Astra was found near the shop with tools and number plates. The car and its contents have all been seized by police.

Entry was not gained to the shop and nothing was stolen.

A 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man, both from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of  burglary other than dwelling – theft and criminal damage to property valued under £5000.

Both remain in police custody at this time.

Did you witness what happened?

Do you have CCTV, dash cam, ring doorbell or mobile footage showing the incident or those who might be involved?

Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area at the time?

Contact us on 101 or report online, quoting 44220497339.

Please continue to report burglaries to us or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For crime prevention advice please visit: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/