Royal Mail van raided by thieves in Southampton (From Daily Echo)

Royal Mail van raided by thieves in Southampton

1:52pm Monday 23rd November 2009

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THIEVES have stolen thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and other high value items from a Royal Mail van in Southampton.

The locked van had been parked near to the Bon Marche store in the city centre when the crooks struck.

The parcels were due to be delivered to businesses in and around the Above Bar area, but while the postman was making other deliveries in the area, the thieves raided the vehicle.

As well as jewellery the items are thought to include foreign currency and mobile phones. The exact value isn’t yet known but is thought to run into thousands of pounds.

The incident happened between 10 and 11am on Tuesday, November 17, but details have only just been released by Hampshire Constabulary.

Detectives are are asking for anyone with information to come forward and help. They also want to hear from anyone who is offered any of these type of items for sale which they are suspicious of.

Anyone who can help should call Detective Constable Marriette Ladd at Shirley CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

A 46-year-old Southampton man was arrested in connection with the theft but he has since been released on police bail until January 13 2010.

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