Man charged after tip jars stolen from Preston bars

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 08:01 · Archive

A man has been charged with three counts of burglary following alleged thefts from Preston city centre bars in September.

Nicholas Kirkby, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with three counts of burglary other than a dwelling following a series of alleged break-ins at Preston city centre bars and pubs in September.

The incidents all occurred during the early hours of Sunday 21 September. The first break-in took place at around 4.10am at The Greyfriars on Friargate, where between six and eight bottles of spirits worth a total of £300 were allegedly taken and damage valued at around £500 was caused. Shortly afterwards, entry was gained at Bar Pinxtos in Market Place, where around £150 was taken from the till along with a tip jar.

At 8.50am the same morning, there was a break-in at Nytclas on Market Street. Several bottles of alcohol and a tip jar containing £10 were allegedly stolen. Kirkby was arrested on Thursday 12 November and has been charged in connection with all three incidents.

He is due to appear at Burnley Magistrates Court on 22 February next year.

How it is being reported

• Man charged over crime spree which targeted Preston city centre bars and pubsNicholas Kirkby, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with three counts of burglary other than a dwelling, following a series of break-ins at Preston city centre barsChorley Guardian · 14 Nov, 07:52
• Preston man charged after tip jars allegedly stolen from city centre barsThree venues were reportedly targetedLancsLive · 13 Nov, 17:32

In this story: Nicholas Kirkby · Preston · The Greyfriars · Bar Pinxtos · Nytclas · Burnley Magistrates Court

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