Suspect arrested following spate of shoplifting incidents across Lutterworth and Broughton Astley

He was arrested after extensive investigation
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Apr 2024, 10:29 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2024, 12:28 BST
A man was arrested early yesterday morning (Tuesday).A man was arrested early yesterday morning (Tuesday).
A man was arrested early yesterday morning (Tuesday).

A man suspected to be behind a string of shoplifting incidents in Lutterworth and Broughton Astley has been charged.

Lutterworth officers arrested Michael Church, 49, of no fixed abode, in the early hours of Tuesday (April 23) after investigating five reports of shoplifting.

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The beat team worked with local retailers to obtain statements from staff and gain CCTV evidence to identify the suspect.

They also made numerous arrest attempts.

The suspect has been interviewed, charged, and remanded to court.