Appeal following Brighton Hill burglary
Detectives in Basingstoke are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary at an address Brighton Hill on Tuesday, November 3. Between 3am and 3.20am, up to 10 people smashed their way into a house in Schubert Road and threatened the 23-year-old resident. Once inside, they stole £200, an Acer laptop, a Dell laptop and a PlayStation 3 console. The suspects, two of whom were wearing balaclavas and gloves, spoke with an Afro-Caribbean London accent and used ‘gangster’ slang. Detective Constable Colin Squibb, from Basingstoke CID, said: “Although this incident sounds frightening, we would like to reassure people that this was not a random attack. “We believe this was a targeted burglary and possibly gang-related, so would appeal particularly to the criminal fraternity to come forward with information to help us identify those responsible. “If you do not want to speak to the police, then call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. “I would also like to speak to anyone who saw a large group of men in the area during the early hours, or saw vehicles they did not recognise. “Also, if you are offered a laptop or PlayStation for sale, or know of someone who has recently come into possession of such an item, then please get in touch.” Can you help? Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Squibb at Basingstoke CID on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. Your OpinionsBe the first to add a CommentAppeal following Brighton Hill burglary has received votes and currently has a rating of Hits to date: Top Rated NewsResidents are being urged to work with the council to ensure that travellers sited illegally on land in the borough move as quickly as possible if the...MoreCllr Brian Gurden was appointed Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane during the Mayor-making ceremony, held at the council's Civic Offices on Thursday 14 Ma...More Alternative NewsBetween 4.30am and 4.45am, two suspicious fires occurred at addresses in Pumphouse Way and Park Prewett Road. In the first incident, the occupants...MorePlans to catch up on the backlog of missed bin collections have been announced by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. More snow yesterday (Wedn...More Related News and Weather LinksResidents and visitors will once again be treated to a fantastic fireworks display this year thanks to the continued support and sponsorship of the an... MoreThe news that Basingstoke will be one of only two towns in the South East to get super-fast broadband by next year has been welcomed as vital for our... More Between 1.30am and 1.45am two wheelie bins were set alight outside a house in Packenham Road. The fire caused damage to the front of the house but did... More Unsung heroes and volunteers from across the borough will be recognised for their hard work at the annual Basingstoke Voluntary Service Awards hosted... More Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Oakridge on Saturday, October 18. At around 7pm a 23-year-old... More Police in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in the Essex Road area on Saturday, May 24. Sometime between 3am and 4am a... More Related Categories |
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