Teen charged after series of Hampshire and Sussex burglaries

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 17:29 · Archive

A 19-year-old has been charged and two others arrested following burglaries across Hampshire and Sussex.

A 19-year-old man from Portsmouth has been charged and two others arrested following a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries reported across Hampshire and Sussex between 28 August and 19 September. The investigation began after two men broke into a residential address on Mill Road in Fareham at around 3am on 14 September. Car keys were stolen from the property and used to take the occupant's vehicle, which was later recovered in Portsmouth.

The linked incidents include a burglary at All Ride Now in Midhurst, West Sussex on 28 August, a non-dwelling burglary in Worthing on 1 September, a burglary at Drayton Cycles in Waterlooville on 7 September, and an attempted burglary at Owen's Cycles in Petersfield on 8 September. Further break-ins followed at cycle shops and sports retailers in Fareham, Thornhill, and Park Gate between 14 and 17 September, with an attempted burglary also reported on Kingsway in Hayling Island on 19 September. Additional thefts and burglaries were reported at various locations between 1 and 18 October.

Mickey Kimber, 19, of Wadham Road, Portsmouth, was charged with conspiracy to commit dwelling burglary with intent to steal, theft of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit non-dwelling burglary with intent to steal. He was remanded in custody and appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on 20 October, where he was further remanded to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 23 November.

How it is being reported

• Man charged and two arrested over string of burglaries across Hampshire and West SussexArrests made as part of investigation into burglariesThe News, Portsmouth · 21 Oct, 17:08
• Teen charged and two arrested over string of burglaries and theftsA 19-year-old has been charged and two other people arrested as police investigate a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries across Hampshire and Sussex.Romsey Advertiser · 21 Oct, 16:48
• Arrests after burglaries carried out across HampshireA man from Hampshire has been charged and arrests have been made after a series of burglaries.Southern Daily Echo · 21 Oct, 16:38

In this story: Mickey Kimber · Hampshire · Sussex · Portsmouth · Fareham · Portsmouth Magistrates' Court · Portsmouth Crown Court

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