A man has been charged after electronic tablets, fragrances and high-value clothing were stolen during a string of thefts. 

David Anthony Thorn, 42, is accused of six counts of theft from a motor vehicle, two counts of burglary and one count of theft from a shop, common assault and vehicle interference. 

It follows a string of offences in April, May and July this year across various parts of Southampton. 

He was arrested on Friday (July 26) by Hampshire Constabulary's City Centre Unit. 

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Thorn is charged in connection with the following incidents: 

  • On April 7, April 8, July 22, July 24 and July 25 this year, six electronic tablets were stolen from buses in Southampton city centre.
  • On May 1 two electronic tablets and a till was stolen from Ding Tea in the city centre.
  • On May 16 fragrances worth £265 were taken from the John Lewis store in West Quay Shopping Centre.
  • On July 2, the Moss Bros store on Above Bar Street was broken into in the early hours of the morning and various items of high value clothing were taken.
  • On July 26 a man was seen trying to enter several cars on Woodmill Lane, successfully gaining entry to one vehicle. When a member of the public tried to intervene he was assaulted, causing a minor injury to his arm.

Thorn appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on August 19. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "The City Centre Unit continue their proactive patrols, dedicated operations and partnership working across Southampton city centre to tackle crime and ensure a safer city for businesses, staff and members of the public."