A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been charged after the theft of camping equipment and tools from a car parked in the New Forest.
Dillon Cooper, of Burnt House Lane, Bransgore, will appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on February 13 to face a charge of theft from a motor vehicle.
It relates to an incident in Whitemoor Car Park, Emery Down, on the afternoon of June 25 last year.
Cooper has been released on conditional bail pending his next court appearance.
Meanwhile, Hampshire Police has issued advice to people to keep their cars secure.
Tips include:
- Never leave valuable possessions such as handbags, laptops, phones or sat navs on show inside your car. Even items of little value, such as shopping bags and clothing, may tempt a thief.
- Don’t hide your valuables in the boot. Someone may be watching.
- Always lock your car, wind up the windows and close the sunroof, even if you’re only leaving it for a few minutes.
- Double check it’s locked. It only takes a few seconds for your valuables to be stolen from an unlocked car.
For more crime prevention advice, go to www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound.
