A 47-YEAR-old man has been arrested after a spate of thefts from motor vehicles in areas between Burghclere and Beacon Hill.

Between Wednesday, January 26 and Wednesday, February 2, a number of vehicles were broken into. Items including number plates, Apple Airpods, handbags and clothing were stolen.

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

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

A police spokesperson said: “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/.”

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