Telford copper pipe thief charged with burglary
A 36-year-old man was appearing before Telford magistrates today just hours after being arrested on suspicion of burglary.
The man was arrested at Trench Lock yesterday afternoon following a tip-off from a member of the public.
The man, who was taken to Malinsgate police station for questioning, was charged overnight with entering a vacant property at Trench Lock and stealing copper piping (like the ones shown above) worth about £100.
Officers are also investigating two other recent burglaries and one attempted burglary.
A home was broken into at Claremont Mews, King Street, Wellington between 2.30am and 3am today and a quantity of alcohol stolen.
Several computer game consoles and a Toshiba lap top were among items stolen in a burglary at a home on Farm Lodge Grove, Malinslee between 5pm and 10pm on Friday (Nov 9).
Thieves also attempted to break into a home in Acer Close, The Rock between 12pm Friday and 10pm Tuesday. They tried to force a window causing £600 damage but failed to gain entry.
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses or information about those responsible with regard to all the incidents.
Contact Malinsgate police station on 101 or call the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
