Man charged in connection with burglary series across eastern area of Hampshire

A man has been charged as part of an investigation into a burglary series in the east of the county.

Christian Eigenberger, aged 53, of no fixed abode, has been charged with the following:

• Attempted burglary at Premier Stores on Hambledon Road, Waterlooville, on 20 September.
• Attempted burglary at Spar on Catherington Lane, Waterlooville, on 20 September.
• Burglary at a house on Cosham Park Avenue, Portsmouth, on 20 September in which keys were stolen.
• Taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent – relating to the theft of a Jaguar on Cosham Park Avenue, Portsmouth, on 20 September.
• Burglary at The Hampshire Hog in Waterlooville on 20 September, in which money and alcohol was stolen.
• Burglary at The Red Lion pub in Chalton on 20 September, in which food and drink was stolen.
• Burglary at Subway on London Road, Waterlooville, on 20 September in which £130 cash was stolen.
• Burglary at Debretts on Frogmore Lane, Waterooville, on 20 September.
• Burglary at The Swallow in Dunsbury Way, Havant, on 30 September, in which food and drink was stolen.

Eigenberger was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 11 October.