BMW stolen from Curdridge home

5:51pm Tuesday 4th November 2008

THIEVES have raided a Curdridge home and stolen a BMW from its driveway.

They targeted a property in Reading Room Lane shortly after 2.30pm on Monday, October 27. After entering the house through an unsecured door they took keys to a BMW X5, registration PN55 5DD.

Both suspects - one driving the BMW and the other a blue Skoda Octavia - made off in the direction of Botley.

PC Stewart Paton, of Winchester Police, said: "We are appealing for witnesses and are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have been using the nearby park or hall at The Reading Rooms in Curdridge at the time.

"Whilst these types of crime are still quite uncommon in this area, the police would advise anyone to ensure that their premises is kept secure and vehicle keys are kept out of sight."

Anyone with information should contact Winchester police station on 0845 045 4545 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.