Police Appeals

Thieves Steal £2,500 Worth of Goods from Boots in Southampton

Police have launched an appeal for information following a theft at a Boots store on Portswood Road in Southampton.

The incident occurred at around 1:40pm on Friday, 31 October, when three men reportedly entered the store and filled bags with goods valued at approximately £2,500 before leaving without making any attempt to pay.

All three men are described as white men aged between 25 and 35 years old.
• The first man was wearing a large dark coat with light-coloured fur around the hood, jeans, and white Converse-style shoes.
• The second man had short dark hair with a fringe and a dark goatee-style beard. He was wearing a large dark coat with black fur around the hood, dark trousers, and grey shoes.
• The third man had short dark hair and a dark beard, and was wearing a dark hoodie with a brand logo on the left side of the chest and dark jeans.

Police are urging anyone who recognises the men, or who may have information that could assist the investigation, to get in touch.

Those with information can contact police by calling 101, quoting reference number 44250497616, or by submitting an online report via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.