A teenage boy is to attend court after being charged in connection with a number of ‘2-in-1’ burglaries across Hartlepool.
The string of burglaries includes an alleged incident overnight on Wednesday July 13 into Thursday July 14 in Tunstall Avenue where two vehicles, a BMW and an grey Astra, were reported stolen during a burglary.
The BMW was recovered by officers from Hartlepool CID, however, the Astra registration number YC15CMU remains outstanding.
Police are asking for any information on the whereabouts or sightings of the Astra to be reported to Cleveland Police via the 101 number, quoting ref. 122272.
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The alleged 2-in-1 burglaries took place across Hartlepool from early July and include Tunstall Avenue, The Fens, Throston Grange and Broomhill Gardens.
The teenager was also charged with multiple other offences.
The teen was also charged with:
- Going equipped to steal
- Possession of a Class B drug
- Making off without payment
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Fraud by false representation
- Drive otherwise in accordance with a driving licence, and with no insurance.
The boy was remanded in custody to attend Teesside Magistrates’ Court later today, Friday, July 15.
Officers from Cleveland Police are urging residents to please ensure their vehicles and houses are locked and valuables, including car and van keys, are kept out of sight as several recent reports of burglary and thefts involved unlocked houses and vehicles.
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