Officers investigating a number of reports of thefts from motor vehicles have arrested a man

Between Wednesday, 26 January and Wednesday 2 February, a number of vehicles were broken into in areas between Burghclere and Beacon Hills.

Items including number plates, Apple Airpods, handbags and clothing were stolen.

On Saturday, 5 February, officers arrested a 47-year-old man from Havant on suspicion of the following offences:

Theft from a motor vehicle in Whitchurch between Wednesday 26, January and Wednesday, 2 February

Theft from a motor vehicle in Micheldever on Wednesday, 26 January

Theft from a motor vehicle in East Stratton on Thursday, 27 January

Theft from a motor vehicle in Dummer on Friday, 28 January

Theft from a motor vehicle at Beacon Hill on Saturday, 29 January

He has been questioned by officers and released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Information that police receive from the community is vital and helps police know where to put their resources and take action against any illegal activity.

Police 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/