Jewellery Heist Targeting Woman in Her 80s Shocks Hollybank Crescent
A heartless thief broke into an elderly woman’s home on Hollybank Crescent on July 4, stealing a haul of precious jewellery. The victim, in her 80s, was robbed of a gold necklace, pendants, earrings, and rings.
Criminal Lured by Leaflet Offering Cash for Valuables
The brazen break-in appears linked to a leaflet dropped in the area that very morning, advertising cash payments for jewellery, antiques, medals, and watches. The suspect may have been tempted by the promise of easy money.
John Reginald Dagnell Brought to Justice
After a swift police investigation, 53-year-old John Reginald Dagnell from Salisbury Road, portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth, was arrested and charged with burglary and purchasing criminal property—referring to cash seized by officers. On July 7, he faced additional charges of using threatening and abusive behaviour to instil fear of violence.
Dagnell was remanded in custody and appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on July 8. He remains in custody ahead of his Crown Court hearing set for August 8.
