Witnesses Sought in Eastleigh Robbery: Man Threatened with knife and Van Stolen

Police are appealing for witnesses following a recent robbery incident that occurred in Eastleigh over the weekend. On Sunday, 10 September, at approximately 1:30pm, a man in his 50s was subjected to a harrowing ordeal when he was threatened with a knife on The Crescent. Fortunately, the victim was not physically harmed, but his van was taken by the assailants.

The police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident, and officers are actively conducting enquiries in the area.

Two arrests have been made in connection with the case. A 49 year old man from Hedge End has been taken into custody on suspicion of multiple offences, including theft of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence, failing to stop a mechanically propelled vehicle when required by a constable/traffic warden, robbery, going equipped for burglary, driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs and being in charge of a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit. Additionally, a 34 year old man from Botley has also been arrested on suspicion of robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, driving without third-party insurance, and driving without a valid licence. Both suspects have been released on conditional police bail pending further investigation.

As part of their ongoing efforts to gather crucial evidence, the police are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of The Crescent or Archer’s Road around 1:30pm on Sunday, 10 September. Whether you witnessed the incident directly or noticed a white van leaving the area, your information could prove invaluable to the investigation.

Police are particularly interested in speaking with residents who may have CCTV footage or dashcam recordings from the area during that timeframe. Additionally, if you were driving through the area at the time and have dashcam footage, your contribution could be vital in piecing together the events of that day.

If you possess any information related to this incident and have not yet spoken to the police, they urge you to come forward promptly. You can reach out to them by calling 101 and quoting reference number 44230369136. Alternatively, you can submit information online.

Community cooperation is vital in solving cases like these and ensuring the safety of all residents in Eastleigh. The police are counting on the support of the public to help bring those responsible to justice.

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