| Summary of reported rural crime in north and east Hampshire Non dwelling burglaries in rural Winchester this week include a break in at Otterbourne where a bicycle was stolen from a garage, the fisheries at Headbourne Worthy were broken into and a chain saw stolen, at Kings Somborne and Old Alresford there were attempts to burgle outbuildings but no entry was gained.
In the Basingstoke rural area non dwelling burglaries include a green house in Burghclere which was broken into and a lawn mower stolen, in Wolverton a shed was broken into and several petrol driven power tools were taken. In North Symonton hand tools were stolen from a barn and in Oakley, out buildings on a farm were broken into and a chainsaw and a generator were stolen. In the Andover rural area a farm building was broken into at Fullerton and five propane gas cylinders were stolen.
In the East Hants area a white van was seen to enter a building site in Liphook and is suspected to have taken property from the site. In Bentley the local store was broken into and cigarettes stolen, a silver Subaru is believed to have been involved.
In the Hart rural area several small businesses on a farm in the Church Crookham area were broken into, small amounts of cash were stolen, in Rotherwick, lead was stolen from a garage that was under construction and a cricket club in the Hook area was broken into but nothing was stolen. In the South of Butser area an out house in the Horndean area was broken into, a chainsaw and a wildlife camera was stolen.
Rural dwelling burglaries this week include a property in North Waltham where a laptop was stolen, an attempt burglary to a property in the Hurstbourne Tarrant area, entry was not gained and a property in Newton Valence was broken into and jewellery was stolen.
Rural theft this week in the Basingstoke rural area includes a wood chipper stolen in the Herriard area, and lead stolen in the Little London area. In the Andover rural area scrap metal was stolen in Appleshaw. In the Winchester rural area an agricultural Mule vehicle was stolen in Swanmore, an Ifor Williams flat bed trailer was stolen in Alresford and in Curdridge a number of Laurel trees were dug up and stolen. In the Hart area a quantity of BT cable was stolen in Eversley, where unknown offenders have lifted road covers, cut the cables and pulled them from the ground. In the East Hants area Laurel trees were dug up and stolen, a white van was possibly involved. In Froxfield a quantity of lead was stolen and in East Meon a quantity of roofing tiles and ridge tiles were stolen from a house that is currently being renovated. Theft from motor vehicles have been reported in Appleshaw, where a wallet and cash was stolen, Old Basing where works vans were broken into and tools stolen, and in Medstead, on the A34 Whitchurch and Church Crookham, diesel has been stolen from lorries. Does anyone have any information on this dog? 
This dog was captured on camera in the Droxford area by a member of the public after it was seen attacking a deer. If you recognise this dog or you have any information on who the owner may be please let us know. Warning from Hampshire Trading Standards Rogue Traders are currently cold calling in the LOCKS HEATH area of Hampshire offering to carry out roof repairs. Trading Standards would advise consumers not to agree to work that is instigated as a result of a cold call or via a leaflet drop. Consumers should obtain at least 3 written quotes from reputable businesses or traders who are either members of the Hampshire County Council Trading Standards Buy With Confidence Scheme or a recognised trade association. Members of the Buy With Confidence scheme are fully audited to ensure their trading practices are legal, honest and fair. All members have been checked for trustworthiness and compliance with consumer protection laws. Details can be obtained by telephoning 01962 833620, emailing buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or via the website www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk Traders who agree work at the home of an individual or at a place other than their usual business premises are required by law to provide consumers with a Notice of Right to Cancel, which gives consumers a 7 day cooling off period. Work should not commence until this period has ended, unless written agreement is obtained from that consumer beforehand. If anyone has any information about traders who are cold calling or requires any advice on doorstep crime they can contact Hampshire County Council's Quick Response Team on 01962 833666 (Monday – Friday 0900hrs to 1700hrs) If you have any information in relation to any criminal activity or any suspicious activity please report it to the Police on 101 or anonymously via CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 or on line at crimestoppers-uk.org | 
