THREE men have been charged following a staggering 12 burglaries in six months.
The incidents between March and August included the burglaries and associated theft of 10 different vehicles, bank cards, and a purse.
Following an investigation by Hampshire police, Rhys Martin Andrews, 22, Denzel Brian Shane Fewings, 23, and Stanley Steven Lambie, 19, are now due in court.
Andrews, of Riders Lane, in Havant has been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle, and dangerous driving.
Fewings, of Laburnum Road, in Waterlooville has been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle, possession of cocaine, and possession of cannabis.
Lambie, of Waverley Road, in Southsea has been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle, and handling of stolen goods.
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They appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court on Saturday, August 26 where they were remanded to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on September 25.
Detective Chief Inspector Ross Toms said: “We take these types of reports of acquisitive crime very seriously.
“Often, they don’t happen in isolation and could be linked to a series that is already under investigation.
“It’s really important therefore that people report incidents like attempted burglaries, or burglaries where nothing initially appears to have been taken, because they may relate to a vehicle subsequently being stolen.
“This will give us the information we need to build a comprehensive picture of what is happening and to collect evidence that could assist with a number of investigations.”
All burglaries took place in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, and east Hampshire.
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