Police investigating a series of incidents on the Isle of Wight, in which a jewellers, corner shop, community honesty shop and containers were targeted, have made an arrest.
It was yesterday that Island Echo first reported that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched a large-scale investigation into the string of offences, which occurred during the early hours of Friday morning.
Between 02:00 and 02:30, containers on land in Wootton were broken into. Then, just a short time later, money was stolen from the Little Cow Shed on Main Road, Havenstreet.
A thief, armed with a crowbar, was caught on CCTV appearing outside the much-loved honesty shop in a silver Ford Ranger pick-up. He went inside and used the crowbar to force open a money box before driving away with the cash contained within.
Then, between 04:00 and 05:00, Ultra Stores on Clarendon Street in Newport was broken into with a large quantity of tobacco products stolen.
What is thought to be the same Ford Ranger pick-up sighted at Havenstreet was then captured on CCTV ramming the front of Sandown Jewellers on High Street, Sandown, causing significant damage to roller shutters and a glass window.
No items were stolen, with the shutters preventing access to the shop.
Following enquiries, Police have confirmed that they have arrested a 40-year-old man from Newport on suspicion of theft.
He remains in custody at this time.
UPDATE SUNDAY – The suspect has been bailed until 2nd June, as enquiries continue.
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