Man Arrested Over Whitchurch House Burglaries

Police have arrested a man in connection with a series of house burglaries in Whitchurch at the weekend.

Seven homes were targeted overnight on Saturday in Smallbrook Road, Chester Road, Dodington, Sharps Drive and Kingsway.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "A 32-year-old man was arrested at Prees Heath last night on suspicion of burglary and theft.

He is currently in custody at Shrewsbury police station.  The man is also being questioned about the theft of charity boxes from a Whitchurch church in November.

Issued: Wednesday, 25 January 2012