Man arrested following a series of thefts from motor vehicles in Burghclere and Beacon Hills areas

Officers investigating a number of reports of thefts from motor vehicles have arrested a man. 

Between Wednesday, 26 January and Wednesday 2 February, a number of vehicles were broken into in areas between Burghclere and Beacon Hills.  

Items including number plates, Apple Airpods, handbags and clothing were stolen.

On Saturday, 5 February, officers arrested a 47-year-old man from Havant on suspicion of the following offences:

• Theft from a motor vehicle in Whitchurch between Wednesday 26, January and Wednesday, 2 February
• Theft from a motor vehicle in Micheldever on Wednesday, 26 January
• Theft from a motor vehicle in East Stratton on Thursday, 27 January
• Theft from a motor vehicle in Dummer on Friday, 28 January
• Theft from a motor vehicle at Beacon Hill on Saturday, 29 January
• Theft from a motor vehicle at Beacon Hill on Saturday, 29 January
• Theft from a motor vehicle at Beacon Hill on Saturday, 29 January

He has been questioned by officers and released under investigation while enquiries continue. 

Information that we receive from the community is vital and informs where we put our resources and take action against any illegal activity.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists to make sure you remove valuables from your vehicle and lock it.

Make sure to physically check that doors and window are locked, especially if you have used the remote to lock the vehicle, then look inside again to make sure you’ve not left anything.

Further information and advice on how to keep your vehicle secure can be found on our website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/theft-from-a-vehicle/vehicle-safe-and-sound/