Article in the Daily Echo, 13/9/26 about Boots in Portswood: “Southampton Boots targeted three times in ten days”
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Sep 13, 2026 in Crime Incidents, News | 0 comments
Read the article from the Daily Echo, Sunday 13 September 2026 in full here or below:
https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26546153.southampton-boots-targeted-three-times-ten-days/
“Over £1,000 of products were stolen from a Southampton Boots store in a series of shoplifting incidents.
The same Boots shop on Portswood Road, Southampton, was targeted three times in ten days, and around £1,250 worth of products was stolen.
On August 25, at around 1.20pm about £400 worth of hair products were stolen.
On August 27, at around 2.20pm, nearly £150 worth of make-up and toiletries were taken.
Do you recognise this man? (Image: Hampshire police)
Then on September 4, nearly £700 worth of skin care products were stolen at around 5.25pm.
A spokesperson for Hampshire police said: “As part of our ongoing enquiries, we are issuing an image of a man we would like to speak to.
“He is described as white, average build, curly medium length hair.
“If anyone recognises this man, please call 101 quoting reference 44260437126.” ”


