ALDERSHOT, Hampshire — A woman in her 60s had her gold necklace violently pulled from her neck in broad daylight on a Sunday morning, and police are now asking the public for help tracking down those responsible.
The incident took place on North Lane at around 9.35am on Sunday, May 31. It happened in plain sight — in the kind of quiet morning moment when most people least expect something like this.
How the Robbery Unfolded
The victim was walking along North Lane when a slow-moving silver car pulled up beside her.
The car had multiple occupants inside.
A woman in the vehicle leaned out and offered the victim £10 — appearing friendly, seemingly harmless.
Then, in an instant, everything changed.
That same woman stepped out of the car, grabbed the gold necklace from around the victim’s neck, and got straight back into the vehicle.
The car then sped off in the direction of Aldershot town centre.
The whole thing was calculated. The distraction, the offer of money, the quick exit — this was not random. It was planned.
Police Are Now Appealing for Help
Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the incident and has since launched an active appeal for information.
Officers have been carrying out enquiries since the report came in, but they need the public’s eyes to move the investigation forward.
“Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident or any suspicious behaviour?” the force said in a statement.
Police are specifically asking whether anyone has dashcam footage, doorbell camera recordings, or CCTV that could help identify the vehicle or its occupants.
If you were driving or walking near North Lane in Aldershot around 9.35am on May 31, your footage could be the key piece of evidence officers need.
How to Contact Police
Anyone with information is urged to contact Hampshire Constabulary as soon as possible.
You can call 101 or submit a report online. When contacting police, quote reference number 44260256128.
Every detail matters — even something that seemed small at the time could help officers piece together exactly what happened and who was behind it.
A Reminder for Everyone
This incident is a reminder that distraction-based robbery can happen anywhere, at any time — even on a quiet Sunday morning in a familiar neighbourhood.
If you ever notice a slow-moving vehicle following a pedestrian, or someone being approached in an unusual way, trust your instincts. Note the registration plate if it is safe to do so, and report it.
The victim in this case did nothing wrong. But the community coming together with information could make all the difference in getting justice for her.
Did you see anything near North Lane on the morning of May 31? Or do you have a dashcam that may have caught something? Share what you know in the comments or contact police directly — your tip could matter more than you think.
