A stolen car has been found in Southampton as Hampshire officers have urged residents to be alert and report suspicious activity.

Between 3.40am and 4.45am on June 8, entry was forced into a house in Emsworth, a town near Portsmouth.

Car keys were stolen from inside the house on Christopher Way, and a grey Volvo V60, which was parked on the driveway, was stolen.

Police later recovered this vehicle in Studland Close, a cul-de-sac in Southampton, and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing.

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A spokesperson for Hampshire police said that all residents should be "alert" and report any "suspicious activity" following the burglary.

The spokesperson said: "If you have noticed any suspicious people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, please report this to police on 101, or by using the report tool at www.hampshire.police.uk

"Dial 999 if an incident is in progress.

"Anyone with information about the incident in Christopher Way should contact police on 101, quoting 44250250257."