Armed robberies reported at Hampshire garages

Armed robberies target Hampshire garages

According to an article published on 23 January 2026, Dailyecho reports that armed robbers have targeted multiple garages across Hampshire, resulting in the theft of thousands of pounds in cash and vouchers. The incidents have caused significant distress to staff members.

In one instance at the Hill Farm Garage on the Stockbridge-Sutton Scotney road, two hooded men, one armed with a shotgun, confronted an employee while he was closing the premises. The victim was tied to a chair while the raiders emptied the office safe and took credit card vouchers. A separate incident occurred four days earlier at the Courtesy Garage in Gosport, where two men forced a teenage employee to the ground before fleeing with £200 in takings. Police also investigated an attempted robbery at a filling station near Andover, where an individual demanding money was thwarted by a staff member.

Business owners are encouraged to install high-quality surveillance systems and implement strict closing procedures to enhance security.

Source : Dailyecho