Man charged with seven burglaries and vehicle thefts

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A MAN has been charged in relation to a series of burglaries across Chester, Lancashire and North Wales.

Bryan Thomas was arrested on Friday, November 6, after officers from Cheshire Police’s Roads and Crime Unit stopped a suspected stolen car following a pursuit in Runcorn.

Following questioning, the 27-year-old, of no fixed abode, Merseyside, has been charged with seven counts of burglary, seven counts of theft of a motor vehicle, and one count of escaping lawful custody.

The charges relate to offences in Rowton, Skelmersdale, Tarvin, Marford, Buckley and Helsby.

Thomas appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Monday, November 9, where he was remanded in custody.

He is set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday, December 7.

Two other men, aged 26 and 20, were both arrested following the vehicle stop and the pair have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

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