NORTHERN COUNTRY WATCH WEEKLY
WITH YOUR HELP A male was arrested by the Roads Policing unit for conspiracy to steal diesel fuel during a Police operation in North Hampshire. Enquiries are ongoing. A Telehandler stolen from a site in Alton has been recovered after being spotted by a member of the public abandoned in the middle of a farm field in the Bentley area.
VEHICLES OF INTEREST **NB: Please bear in mind that although the vehicle details given below have been reported by members of the public as being seen in suspicious circumstances, it may be that they are going about their lawful business and/or may not have been taken correctly by the person reporting the incident.**
Winchester and surrounding area 28/11/12: 1228hrs: Alresford: Green Subaru Legacy X478BUJ: seen acting suspiciously near to farm premises. 28/11/12: 1820hrs: Owslebury: White Transit type van (No VRM known): offering garden benches for sale door to door. 29/11/12: 1030hrs: Winchester: Red Mitsubishi L200 T352JEG: seen acting suspiciously near to a Christmas tree plantation. 30/11/12: 1500hrs: Ropley: Green Subaru Imprezza T939LKM: seen at rural premises making enquiries in relation to a horse box on site. 01/12/12: 1330hrs: Barton Stacey: Red Subaru Legacy R388VOF: seen trying to gain access to farm land with a Lurcher type dog onboard, possible poaching activity. 03/12/12: 1320hrs: Bishops Waltham: Black Mercedes C220 KM12ZWS: acting suspiciously around a residential premises. 04/12/12: 2211hrs: Micheldever: Black Renault Megane NKZ6276: acting suspicious in an area recently subjected to theft offences.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Don’t Get Smashed! Hampshire Constabulary's Christmas drink driving campaign is underway, we would urge members to report suspected drink-drivers to us by calling 101, 999 if the incident is in progress or text us anonymously on 80999. Theft of garden sculptures. Please be aware that garden art is being targeted by criminals. Large metal sculptures are being cut off their mountings and stolen, at the moment mostly across the border in Sussex, but there have been some reports in Hampshire. If you have such items on your property please consider crime prevention options and report any suspicious activity to the police via 101. If you would like any crime prevention advice please contact you local Safer Neighbourhood team or the Country Watch team. Theft of Heating Oil. We are still receiving reports of the theft of heating oil in the rural areas. Please ensure your oil tanks are as secure as possible and report any suspicious incidents to the police on 101. Theft of Horse jumps. We have received reports of horse jump poles, wings and fillers being stolen from fields. Whilst these items are often left in situ for convenience sake, please consider putting these items away after use in a secure area. Consider security marking theses items. Please report any suspicious incidents to the police on 101. Andover Police Station PC 3961 Brian Pittman | 
