Hampshire Constabulary: Four charged as part of investigation into series of commercial burglaries in Southampton

You are here: Home → News & Campaigns → Press Releases → Four charged as part of investigation into series of commercial burglaries in Southampton

Four charged as part of investigation into series of commercial burglaries in Southampton

Press Releases

Published: 05/03/2009

Three men and a youth have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary following a five month investigation into a series of break-ins at commercial premises.

Most happened in Southampton but also included Fareham, Reading, Winchester and Bognor Regis. These included burglaries at the Soccer Goal Centre in Millbrook, Southampton, Toys ‘R’ Us in Reading, Argos in Fareham and Southampton Motor Auctions in Millbank Street, Southampton.

It was often Safes that were targeted.

Officers working on Operation Factum have charged the following with conspiracy to commit burglary:

Mark William Johnson, 21 of Charliejoy Gardens, Southampton
Wesley Dean Johnson , 19, of Charliejoy Gardens, Southampton
Jamie Bellows, 19 of Ascupart Street, Southampton
A 17-year-old youth from Southampton

All four were charged yesterday, Wednesday March 4 and were remanded in custody overnight to appear before Southampton Magistrates Court today, Thursday March 5.

Previous Page
Police in Portsmouth charge man with sexual assault

Next Page
Police appeal after unprovoked assault in Portsmouth