Midnight Van Thief Nabbed in Southampton
Police caught a man red-handed after a late-night theft from a vehicle in Southampton. Just after 11pm on Wednesday, 19 May, officers were called to King Georges Avenue. They found a man fast asleep inside a van that wasn’t his.
Stolen Goods Discovered: Sat-Navs and Tools
Officers woke the man and searched his rucksack. Inside, they found two sat navs, a pair of pliers, and gloves. One sat nav has been returned to its owner, but police want to track down the other rightful owner.
If you recognise the missing sat nav, call 101 and quote reference 44210194436.
Suspect Held in Custody
A 47-year-old Southampton man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle and possession of burglary tools. He remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Police Warn: Lock Up and Stay Sharp
“We urge drivers to stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and always lock their vehicles,” said Hampshire Police. “Remove valuables and note serial numbers of your belongings. This helps us reunite stolen items with their owners faster.”
