Three men arrested after Hampshire rural crime spree

Three arrested after quad bikes, pick-up trucks and power tools stolen <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Three arrested after quad bikes, pick-up trucks and power tools stolen (Image: PA)
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Three men have been arrested following a rural non-dwelling burglary series in parts of Hampshire.

The crimes took place in East Hampshire, Hart, Rushmoor, Test Valley and Winchester between June and December, with 35 incidents reported during that period.

Items stolen included quad bikes, pick-up trucks, vans, plants, gardening equipment, and power tools.

Officers from the Northern Area Crime Team carried out warrants at addresses in Yateley, Hook, and Bracknell on Tuesday, December 16.

A 32-year-old man from Bracknell has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit a burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal and conspiring to steal from another.

A 30-year-old man from Hook has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit a burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

A 27-year-old man from Yateley has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit a burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

All three have been released on police bail with conditions, whilst Hampshire Constabulary carries out further enquiries.

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