POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a mini digger was stolen from outside a house in Petersfield that was having building work done on it.
It was stolen from the garden of a house in Pulens Lane over Wednesday, January 18, said East Hampshire Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Tobey Mason.
He added: “Unknown person/s have taken a JCB Mini Digger from a property that is having work done to it.
“If you have seen anything unusual in the area or have any information about this incident please ring 101 quoting the following reference number 44170022756.
“Please ensure that your property is kept locked and secure at all times.
“If you are away from your property for a long period it is a good idea to get a neighbour to keep an eye on your property until your return.”
For more crime prevention advice visit the Hampshire Police link http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/advice-and-information/crime-prevention/
To get items etched with a unique code that could help get them back if they are recovered by police visit the free national service website immobilise at www.immobilise.com
PCSO Mason said: “Please ensure you are vigilant at all times, calling police to report any suspicious activity, not just around your own property but anything suspicious in your residential area and community.
"In an emergency use 999 or 101 for non emergency.”