Theft from vehicles

Good morning,

Butser Neighbourhood Policing Team are aware of an incident in which an unknown suspect was seen trying car door handles. Items were subsequently stolen from some of these vehicles.

This occurred along Oak Tree Close, Whichers Close, and Woodlands Avenue in Rowlands Castle on 21/02/2026, between 01:00 - 04:30am.

We are asking for your assistance with our investigation. If you have any CCTV, video door bell footage or information that may help, please contact 101 and quote the crime reference number 44260087019.

For comprehensive crime prevention advice, please visit the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

You can also register with Hampshire Alert to receive up‑to‑date crime notifications from your Neighbourhood Policing Team: https://www.hampshirealert.co.uk

Additionally, we encourage residents to use Immobilise, the national property database, to register valuable items so they can be reunited with you if lost or stolen: https://www.immobilise.com

Many thanks

PCSO Almy

PC Hannah