Premier Inn: Two vans broken into near Horndean hotel during early hours

Police officers are appealing for information after vehicles were targeted at a car park in Portsmouth Road, Horndean. The thefts took place between August 18 and 19.

Vans left in the car park by the Premier Inn hotel were singled out by criminals. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary issued a statement via its alerts page.

They said: “There have been two work vans broken into overnight on the 17th August through to 18th August, whereby unknown person(s) have gained access to the vehicles that were parked in the car park next to the Premier Inn along Portsmouth Road, Horndean. On this occasion power tools have been stolen.”

The force added that these incidents could be connected to attempted thefts in the Rowlands Castle area. Occurring in the same timeframe, the incidents took place in a Travelodge carpark in Whichers Gate Road. They were unsuccessful, but damage was caused to the vehicles.

Anyone with information is advised to call 101, quoting the crime reference number 44240400466.