Police Release CCTV Image Following Theft on Southampton Bus

Hampshire Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak with in connection to a theft that occurred on a Unilink bus in Southampton earlier this summer.

The incident took place between 2:20pm and 2:50pm on Wednesday 2 July, when a woman travelling on the U6H Unilink service accidentally left her AirPods on the bus after disembarking at Mayfield Road.

Realising her mistake, the woman managed to catch up with the bus near Glen Eyre Road, but by that time, the wireless earphones had disappeared. The AirPods were later tracked to the Shirley area of the city.

Police believe the man captured in a CCTV image from the bus may have information that could assist with their enquiries. Officers are appealing to the public for help in identifying him.

“We believe the man shown in this image may have information that could assist our investigation,” said a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary. “If you recognise him, or have any details that could help, please get in touch.”

How to Help
• Call 101, quoting reference 44250293651
• Submit a report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website
• Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or via their online form

Police are urging anyone with information, or who was on the U6H service around the time of the incident, to come forward.