Bank card stolen in Southsea burglary is used in shops across Portsmouth

A stolen bank card was used in shops across Portsmouth – and now police want to speak to this man about the incident.

By Richard Lemmer

Published 22nd Sep 2020, 14:11 BST

Updated 22nd Sep 2020, 15:10 BST

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The burglary took place in a flat in St Pauls Road, Southsea, at 3.50pm on Thursday, September 10.

The burglar took a set of keys and a wallet containing a bank card, before he was discovered and fled.

He went on to use the bank card at various locations across Portsmouth, including Sainsbury’s in Guildhall Walk, Falcon News in Lake Road, and Widley Express in High Street, Cosham. The card was also used in Mikes News in Southampton.

Police wish to speak to this man as part of their investigation into a burglary in Southsea. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary

Police wish to speak to this man as part of their investigation into a burglary in Southsea. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary

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The man was between 18 and 30, black, about 6ft and of a medium build, according to a Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman.

She said: ‘The police have released these CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to as part of the investigation into the incident.’

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference number 44200350072.

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Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.

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