A 34-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught breaking into a pharmacy in Newport in the early hours of this morning (Thursday).
As first reported by Island Echo, Police were called at around 04:50 to reports of a burglary in progress at Day Lewis Pharmacy on High Street in Newport.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of burglary. Police have confirmed that he remains in custody at this time.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has stated that they are linking this offences with other ongoing investigations.
Anyone with information is advised to call 101 quoting incident number 44250411372.
UPDATE MONDAY – 34-year-old Reece Chilcott, of no fixed abode, has been charged with burglary other than dwelling and possession of an imitation firearm in a public place.
He pleaded guilty to both offences at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Saturday, and will appear before Isle of Wight Magistrates tomorrow (Tuesday) for sentencing.
AGAIN ? Someone give this guy a prescription please
Surely this is only the same as all the shoplifters who take high-end electrical goods because they they and their families are starving. If found guilty of Breaking and Entering and not just mistaking 4 in the morning for 4 in the afternoon, the poor chap was probably desperate because of running out of his supply of Super Minty Mouthwash. Rather than being vilified and punished, he should shurely be given a key to the pharmacy so he can in future help himself and not distract the police from their more important duties.
I take it back ! It was reace Sullivan otherwise know as reace chilcot.
It’s the guy that beat up he’s partners daughter!
Lock the scum up ( ive named as he’s been named in another story )