Crime

Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a vehicle parked outside St Mary’s Church in Overton on Thursday afternoon

An attempted break-in occurred at The Red Lion public house in Overton at approximately 3:30am this morning. Two individuals were captured on CCTV footage trying to gain access to the premises.

The suspects were seen arriving in what appears to be an older-model white Ford Transit Connect van, believed to be more than ten years old. They are described as being of Eastern European appearance.

While the individuals were caught on camera, the vehicle’s registration plate was not clearly visible. It is believed that this may not have been an isolated incident, and there is concern that local pubs and restaurants are being specifically targeted.

Anyone with relevant footage or information is asked to contact The Red Lion directly on 01256 212053 or report it to Hampshire Police.

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.