Hampshire toy shop ransacked by thieves who made off with collection of air pistols in overnight burglary

Police were called to The Stock Exchange, Chapel Street, after reports of a burglary overnight between Monday and Tuesday this week.

Entry was forced to the store causing significant damage, and a number of air pistols and accessories were stolen, according to a spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary.

Det Con Chris Phillips, the investigating officer, said: ‘We want to reassure the community that none of the weapons stolen are live firing weapons, and are all air pistols.

‘If seen in public though, it would be difficult to see any difference to a live weapon.

‘We ask that anyone reports anything suspicious, or any possible sighting of a firearm, whether viable or not, to the police. Please do not approach anyone you see if you suspect them to be carrying a weapon.’

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 and quote the reference number 44210049196.

Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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