Press Release

Police appeal for witnesses after robbery in Aldershot

Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Aldershot on Monday, December 7.

At around 6.30pm a 15-year-old boy was walking along an alleyway between Boxalls Lane and Ayling Lane.

As he walked he was pushed from behind and fell to the floor dropping his mobile phone. Someone picked up the phone and the victim then saw two people running off.

The two people responsible are described as around 5ft 7ins tall, slim build and wearing dark clothing.

PC Louise Hill, of the Farnborough Targeted Patrol Team, said: “This was an isolated incident that happened in a quiet area after dark.

“We want to hear from anyone who was out walking at the time and may have seen the two people responsible run off.

“We would remind people to stick to well lit paths and report any suspicious activity to us as soon as possible.”

Hampshire Constabulary offers the following advice:

• You will be safest in bright, well lit and busy areas.

• Try to look and act confident – look like you know where you are going. If you are wandering around with a map, looking confused, you are more likely to be targeted. 

• Try to keep valuables, such as laptop computers or jewellery, out of sight. Be particularly careful with your mobile phone – they are high-value items and are often very desirable to robbers or pickpockets.

• If someone tries to take something from you, it might be better to let them take it, rather than risk being injured in a confrontation.

• If you decide to defend yourself, remember that your attacker might be stronger than you – it is often better just to shout loudly and run away!

• Shout 'fire' rather than 'help' – it can get better results.

• If you use a wheelchair, keep your things beside you rather than at the back of the chair, where they easily could be taken.

When out walking or jogging, don’t listen to a personal stereo – you might not be able to hear someone approaching