Mobile phones stolen in Winklebury
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Winklebury on Sunday, May 9. At around 9.10pm two teenagers were walking along Willoughby Way when they were approached by a group of five men. Both teenagers were threatened by the men who demanded they hand over their mobile phones. The group then punched and kicked one of the teenagers and stole both phones. A silver Samsung phone and a silver and black Sony Ericcson phone were stolen. All five of the men are described as black. The teenager suffered minor injuries following the incident. PC Kerry Hayman, of the Basingstoke Targeted Patrol Team, said: “This was an unprovoked attack that happened during the evening when other people may have been out walking in the area. “We want to hear from anybody who was in Winklebury on Sunday evening and saw anything suspicious. “Residents are reminded to contact police if they witness any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood.” Can you help? Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Hayman at Basingstoke police station 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 CommentMobile phones stolen in Winklebury 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 NewsArrive in style but safely thats the message from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as many school pupils get ready for their summer balls....MoreDetectives investigating two robberies in Basingstoke on Saturday, April 4 have charged three people....More Related News and Weather LinksThe sky over Basingstoke will be lit up in technicolour on 5 November, courtesy of the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane. The annual Mayors firework... MoreAt around 4.30pm a 15-year-old boy was cycling down Norn Hill when he was chased by a group of teenagers. Two teenage boys from the group then caught... More Officers from the North and East OCU public reassurance team have officially closed a house in Basingstoke after a Crack House Closure Order was grant... More With the school run accounting for almost a fifth (18 per cent) of car trips during term time, the rush hour will seem considerably quieter next week... More At around 4.50pm part of a building in Wella Road was set alight by two teenagers. Damage was caused to the upper lift motor room in the building as a... More Around 12.30am, a man entered the Somerfield store in Grove Road to purchase cigarettes. While doing so, he became racially abusive to shop staff.... More Related Categories |
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