Hampshire Police have confirmed they are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle and fuel theft outside Appleshaw St Peter’s C of E Primary School, Ragged Appleshaw, near Andover.
Officers were called at 8.12 am on Wednesday 24 September 2025. It was reported that wheels and wing mirrors were stolen from a school minibus, and heating oil was taken from an oil tank in the car park. The incident happened between 5.00 pm on Tuesday 23 September and 7.30 am on Wednesday 24 September.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44250432025.
Ian Hickman, Executive Headteacher, told Love Andover:
“We were devastated to discover on Wednesday morning that not only had our school minibus been vandalized, but our heating oil was stolen. This is a tremendous blow, as the minibus is used daily, and we will need to heat the school soon with temperatures dropping.
“We are a place of worship and learning, and our hope is always for understanding and reconciliation. We pray for those who committed this act and hope they can find a better path. Our focus now is simply on repairing the damage and ensuring our children stay warm.”
We first reported the incident here: Appeal After Thieves Strip School Minibus And Steal Heating Fuel In Appleshaw. We’ll update this story with any further police statements or community support information.