Crime

Overton residents have been left shocked after a serious incident of criminal damage occurred overnight between 10pm and 7am at Lordsfield Gardens.

An incident has occurred near Overton Primary School, prompting school security to intervene while awaiting the arrival of Hampshire Police.

Police are appealing for information after a bag of tools was found abandoned in a remote location in the village.

Basingstoke Town South/West Beat Neighbourhood Officers were called to Bridge Street, Overton, earlier today following a report of suspicious fishing activity involving a group of four to five males. Upon arrival, officers found that the individuals had already left the area. However, a fishing rod and a bag of belongings were discovered at the scene.

Residents of Overton are being urged to stay vigilant following a disturbing act of vandalism that occurred on Saturday evening opposite the White Hart.

Overton residents are being urged to come forward with any information after a valeting van belonging to A One Valet Services was broken into on Sapley Lane last night between 10:10 and 10:17 pm.

Local residents are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles following a recent surge in thefts from cars across the area.

Residents of Overton are being urged to stay vigilant following reports of parcels being stolen after delivery.

A specialist educational needs (SEN) school for children with complex autism is appealing to the community for help after one of its minibuses was stolen overnight.

Yesterday at approximately 12:30pm, a break-in occurred in the centre of Overton, targeting three storage sheds.

Police are investigating an incident of burglary that occured at the Spar shop on Greyhound Lane between 2.30am and 2.45am this morning.