Man charged with burglary offences in North East Lincs

DETECTIVES investigating a series of burglaries in North East Lincolnshire have arrested and charged a 21 year old man with a number of offences.

Luke JOHNSON (21) of Freeston Street, Cleethorpes was arrested by police in the early hours of Sunday 16 February who were carrying out routine patrols in the local Grimsby area.

Mr Johnson was charged with the following offences and appeared at Grimsby Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday 18 February 2014).

* A burglary at an address on Lovett Street, Cleethorpes between 09 February and 12 February. A handbag, jacket, Ipod touch, bank cards and cash were stolen.

* A burglary at an address on Bursar Street, Cleethorpes between 08 February and 11 February. Keys and Vauxhall Corsa were stolen.

* A burglary at an address on Elliston Street, Cleethorpes between 05 February and 08 February. A 7ins tablet, cash and tobacco was stolen.

* A burglary on Granville Street, Grimsby between 13 February and 16 February. An Xbox, Playstation, two mobile phones, a laptop, handbag and a Citroen Saxo was stolen.

* An attempt burglary at an address on Gertrude Street, Grimsby on 16 February.

* An attempt burglary at an address on Convamore Road, Grimsby between 02 February and 05 February 2014.

Police would like to remind people about the importance of home security and keeping valuables away from the eyes of opportunist thieves.