Appeal for witnesses following aggravated burglary – Hare Hatch

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Hare Hatch.

The incident occurred at around 10.30pm on Wednesday (4/5) on Castle End Road.

The victim, a man in his fifties, had his property broken into by four offenders with a crowbar.

They demanded access to the safe and assaulted the victim, leaving him with bruising to his face.

£120 in cash was stolen in the incident.

The offenders are all described as men, over 5fit 5ins tall, and were wearing black masks and black hoodies, one of them was carrying a crowbar.

Investigating officer, DC Kelly Turner, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43220192473.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.”

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