Two Men Sought After Theft and Fraud at Eastleigh Hotel and Asda

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is seeking the public’s help to identify two men in connection with a theft and subsequent fraud in Eastleigh.

The incident took place at around 9:30am on Wednesday, 3 December, at the Village Hotel on Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh. Police say an unknown man stole a wallet from a bag at the hotel.

Shortly afterwards, the man, along with a second man, used the stolen bank cards to withdraw money from an ATM and make purchases at the nearby Asda store on Bournemouth Road. The total value of money withdrawn and items purchased is reported to be £1,700.

Police have released images of the men and are urging anyone who recognises them to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 44250544893, or report online via the police website. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.