Thieves go on £6,000 spending spree in Portsmouth after stealing bank card from Gunwharf Quays

Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a stolen bank card was used for a £6,000 spending spree around Portsmouth.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Aug 2018, 14:58 BST
Updated 3rd Sep 2018, 12:19 BST
Do you recognise these two people? Police would like to speak to them as part of their investigation. Picture: Hampshire ConstabularyDo you recognise these two people? Police would like to speak to them as part of their investigation. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
Do you recognise these two people? Police would like to speak to them as part of their investigation. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary

Thieves pinched the card from its owner in Gunwharf Quays in the early hours of Saturday, August 18. 

The bank card was then used in a £6,000 spending spree across the city. 

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Do you recognise these two people? Police would like to speak to them as part of their investigation. Picture: Hampshire ConstabularyDo you recognise these two people? Police would like to speak to them as part of their investigation. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
Do you recognise these two people? Police would like to speak to them as part of their investigation. Picture: Hampshire Constabulary
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A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: '˜Do you recognise these two people?

'˜We'd like to speak to them as part of an investigation into the suspected theft of a bank card which took place in Gunwharf Quays, in the early hours of Saturday 18 August.

'˜The card was then used to make various transactions across Portsmouth amounting to approximately £6,000.

'˜If you recognise these people, or have any information to assist our enquiries, please call police on 101, quoting 44180313942.

'˜Alternatively, call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'Â