A man from Stevenage has been charged after a spate of burglaries in the town, including the theft of three motor vehicle.

Jake Robertson, 21, of Stevenage, has been arrested and charged in connection with the following 11 offences:

  • Two offences of burglary dwelling and theft on August 28
  • Two offences of theft of motor vehicle on August 28
  • Theft from a motor vehicle on August 28
  • Burglary dwelling and theft on August 30
  • Theft of motor vehicle on August 30
  • Two offences of attempt burglary dwelling with intent to steal on August 30
  • Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence on August 28
  • Fraud by false representation on August 28

Robertson has been remanded into custody and will appear in court later this month, while a 24-year-old woman, also from Stevenage, has been arrested in connection with the offences and remains on police bail.

Between August 28 and August 30, three burglaries were committed at properties in Lonsdale Road and Burymead, where addresses were entered, vehicle keys taken and an Audi, Mini and Hyundai stolen from the driveways of the properties.

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Two further attempted burglaries took place in Rusling Way, and a bank card was taken from a vehicle in Lonsdale Road, which was later used at numerous locations in both Stevenage and London.

Following an extensive investigation by officers from the Stevenage Local Crime Unit, aided by a call from a member of the public who sighted one of the stolen vehicles, Robertson was arrested at an address in Stevenage on Wednesday, August 30 and and subsequently charged.

Investigating officer DC Stuart Lennon said: "Burglary and car crime are policing priorities for your local teams, as we know these crime types are key concerns for local residents.

"I want to reassure you that we continue to target perpetrators of these crimes and would urge you to continue to report suspicious activity and send security camera footage to us."