Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site
We use some essential cookies to make our website work. We’d like to set additional cookies so we can remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
You can manage your preferences and cookie settings at any time by clicking on “Customise Cookies” below. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our Cookies notice.
Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.
Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can update your cookie settings at any time on the cookies page.
Sorry, there was a technical problem. Please try again.
This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.
A woman has been jailed for two years for stealing from a vulnerable couple in their late 70s and early 80s, after pretending to be a carer in Portsmouth.
Stevie-Jo Pasing, 33, of no fixed abode in Portsmouth, entered the victims’ address in Hale Court on Fratton Road on Wednesday 23 August 2023, under the pretence of being a carer.
After gaining access to building, Pasing came to the address and declared herself to be a carer, but was not believed by the occupants who asked her to leave. Pasing ignored this and entered the address, where she stole a handbag containing £50 in cash and all of the food from the fridge and freezer.
Following enquiries conducted by the Eastern Area Crime Team, Pasing was identified on CCTV footage and arrested on Wednesday 20 September 2023. Upon arrest, she was found in possession of Class A drugs and was further arrested for this offence.
Pasing was charged with dwelling burglary and theft and possessing a controlled drug Class A – Heroin, both of which she pled guilty to at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
She appeared for sentencing today (Friday 4 October) at Portsmouth Crown Court, where she was jailed for two years.
DC Paul Osborne from the Eastern Area Crime Team said, “I hope this sends a clear message to distraction burglars, or anyone who tries to take advantage of elderly or vulnerable people, that we will investigate these incidents thoroughly to secure justice for victims.
“We urge anyone who has been the victim of dwelling burglary or anyone who has information on burglary or stolen goods to contact us on 101 or via the Hampshire Constabulary website."
For more information on how to protect your home from distraction burglary, visit our crime prevention page: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/