Police appeal after bike stolen in Hamble

On Monday last week, 25 July, a bike was stolen from Hamble. Police are now appealing for help from the public.

At around 4:20pm, a blue Ford (likely to be a Focus Active Hatch), pulled up outside Ye Olde Whyte Harte pub, having arrived from the direction of Hamble Lane. The passenger got out of the car, and after a little time, he made off with a bike that was in the pub car park. The driver of the car turned the vehicle around in the car park and headed back towards Hamble Lane.

The man who stole the bike is said to have been sporting a bucket hat, and was also wearing a face mask.

If you were in the area around that time and witnessed anything suspicious, please let the police know. Similarly, if you live nearby and have any footage that could be checked from that time, the police would appreciate it.

Any information should be passed to the police on 101, quoting 44220300028.