Waterlooville family threatened by burglars during '˜traumatic' break-inÂ

A Waterlooville family were threatened by a group of burglars who had broken into their home.Â
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Nov 2018, 10:58 GMT
Updated 12th Nov 2018, 10:25 GMT
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The burglary happened in Padnell Road between 9pm and 9.30pm last night (November 8). 

The men broke into the house by smashing a glass patio door at the rear of the property. 

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They threatened the four family members, a couple in their forties and a teenage boy and girl.

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The burglars stole jewellery, including a fake Rolex which has a rose gold face and black rubber strap, mobile phones, a Mac book, a Sony Playstation, a set of keys and several games and DVDs.

They also stole a number of coats including a light blue Canada Goose coat.

The DVDs, a quantity of jewellery and phones were found discarded close to the rear of the address.

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The suspects are described as black males wearing dark clothing.

Officer in the case DC Paul Stenton said: '˜We believe this is an isolated incident and we are appealing to the public to come forward if they saw anything out of the ordinary before or after in the vicinity of Padnell Road.

'˜This was understandably a very traumatic incident for the family. Our enquiries are ongoing.' 

If you have any information, please contact police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44180420740.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting the same reference.

In an emergency, call 999.