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Hart and Rushmoor residents urged to be on their guard following recent burglary reports


We are urging residents in Hart and Rushmoor to be on their guard following a number of recent burglary reports in the district.

Work is ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the residential burglaries, which have typically happened in the early evening with entry being gained via rear doors.

Once inside, offenders have typically carried out messy searches and have targeted jewellery and cash. 

The recent reports have predominantly been in the Farnborough area, however we have received other reports in parts of Hart.

We are investigating a number of recent burglary reports, including:

  • Moorfield Place, Farnborough, between 8pm and 9.45pm on 6 September. Jewellery was stolen. (Reference: 44240383812)

  • Moorfield Place, Farnborough, (different address) at around 9pm on 17 September. Entry was attempted but access was not gained. A rear door was damaged but nothing was stolen. (Reference: 44240400923)

  • Windsor Road, Farnborough, at around 9pm on 27 September. Entry was gained via the rear door, but the offender was disturbed and fled the scene. Nothing was stolen. (Reference: 44240420947)

  • Fellows Road, Farnborough, between 11.50am and 9.22pm on 28 September. Entry was gained via the rear door, and an untidy search was carried out. Nothing was stolen. (Reference: 44240422274)

  • Cambridge Road West, Farnborough, at around 8pm on 30 September. Entry was gained via the rear door, but offenders fled the scene. Nothing was stolen. (Reference: 44240424974)

  • Elles Close, Farnborough, at around 8.45pm on 30 September. Entry was attempted via a rear door. Access was not gained and nothing was stolen. (Reference: 44240424982)

  • Virginia Gardens, Farnborough, at around 8pm on 5 October. Entry was gained via a rear door. Nothing was stolen (Reference: 44240433192)

  • Woodlands Walk, Blackwater, between 5.30pm and 10.10pm on 5 October. Entry was gained via a rear door. Jewellery was stolen (Reference: 44240433336)

  • Ribble Place, Farnborough, at around 8.45pm on 7 October. Entry was gained and jewellery and cash was stolen. (Reference: 44240436115)

  • Randell Close, Farnborough, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on 10 October. Entry was gained via the rear door and jewellery, cash and identification documents were stolen. (Reference: 44240441585)

  • Woodlands Walk, Blackwater, (different address) at around 9.15pm on 10 October. Two men approached the address and acted in a suspicious manner. Entry was not gained and nothing was stolen. (Reference: 44240441632)

  • Chalfont Drive, Farnborough, at around 7.50pm on 13 October. Entry was gained via a rear door and jewellery was stolen. (Reference: 44240445849)

  • Aldershot Road, Fleet (near the junction with Regent Street), between 6.15pm and 9.50pm on 26 October. Entry was gained via the rear door and jewellery and watches were stolen. (Reference: 44240467131)

  • Brewers Close, Farnborough, between 6.30pm and 10.30pm on 28 October. Entry was gained and jewellery was stolen. (Reference: 44240470100)

  • Since the incidents were reported to us, officers have been conducting a number of enquiries and have been gathering evidence and CCTV footage.

    Officers are also appealing for witnesses and further information. Were you in the area at the time? Did you notice anything suspicious? Do you have relevant CCTV or doorbell footage that could be reviewed by officers?

    Anyone with information can call 101 with the relevant reference number listed with the incident above or make a report via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.

    We also wanted to take the opportunity to remind you of our burglary crime prevention advice:

  • Shut all windows and lock them when you are not using the room, at night and when you leave your property.

  • Lock all front and rear doors at night and when you are out. If you have a UPVC door with a multi-point lock ensure you lift the handle and lock it with the key. Remove the key after the door or window is locked.

  • Put all car keys and other keys out of sight and not in reach of windows and letterboxes; it doesn't take much for the keys to be hooked through the letterbox. Place your keyless car keys in a Faraday pouch, which can block signals meaning would-be-opportunists can’t copy your car key and gain entry to your vehicle.

  • Leave a light on so your home looks occupied if you are going out for the evening. If you head out while it is still daylight and won't be back till after dark then timer switches (available from most DIY stores) can be useful for turning your lights, radios and other appliances on at a set time before you get back.

  • Ensure side gates are locked to prevent access to the rear of the property.

  • Have an intruder alarm system installed. Ensure a visible alarm box is attached to the outside of your home. Also consider fitting security lighting.

  • Use door chains and spy holes to give you extra security if someone knocks on your door. Never be afraid to turn people away. If you have concerns about anyone who has come to your door call the police.

  • Record the details of your property such as serial numbers for electronic goods on the Immobilise website (https://www.immobilise.com/)


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