Man arrested after burglaries plague one area of York

Police have a arrested a man following a spate of burglaries in a York suburb.

Between 9 and 10 January officers received four reports of burglary and a fifth report of theft in the Poppleton area.

The suspect, a 22-year-old man from York, was arrested on Millfield Lane at around 12pm yesterday )10 January).

He was arrested on suspicion of two burglaries, two attempted burglaries and one offence of theft.

He was also recalled to prison as he had breached the condition of his licence after being released partway through a previous jail sentence.

He was remanded in custody to appear at York Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday) in relation to being recalled to prison.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “He remains under investigation in relation to the five most recent offences as further enquiries need to be carried out.”

They asked anyone who saw suspicious activity in the Poppleton on 9 or 10 January to call them on 101 and pass information for reference number 12230005418.