Officers have made an arrest as part of an investigation into rural burglaries near Andover.

We were called on Friday 24 January to a report that power tools had been stolen from a container at Thruxton Aerodrome.

The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between 1am and 2am that day.

At 1.50pm on Friday 24 January, we received a report that a container in the Vernham Dean area had been broken into. Tools were stolen.

Officers have launched an investigation and the two incidents are being treated as linked.

A 70-year-old man from Burghfield Common in West Berkshire was arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary dwelling – with intent to steal.

He has been released on police bail with conditions while we carry out further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked contact police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44250034859. You can also submit information via our website - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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