Derbyshire man arrested after string of burglaries across the county in just 24 hours

A Derbyshire man has been arrested after several burglaries were reported over a 24 hour period.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 21st Jun 2022, 19:13 GMT
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The first burglary happened in the early hours of June 6 at a home in Main Road, Ripley. Mobile phones, a purse containing cash and bank cards, a kindle fire and fishing tackle were reported as stolen.

At around 5am that day, a burglar in Pentrich attempted to gain entry to a house and car in Main Road, before stealing a bottle of milk from outside the property.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

At around 5.30am, bank cards, mobile phones and a Nintendo Switch rucksack were taken from another house in Main Road. The bank cards were later used for transactions in Somercotes and Selston.

Most Popular
The burglaries took place in a 24 hour spell across Amber Valley.The burglaries took place in a 24 hour spell across Amber Valley.
The burglaries took place in a 24 hour spell across Amber Valley.

A further two burglaries were reported in Main Road on June 6 and 7. During one, a coat and a Swiss army knife were stolen, and the other saw a wheelbarrow filled with lead taken.

A 41-year-old man from the South Normanton area has now been arrested in connection with the incidents. On Saturday, June 18 he was released on police bail while enquiries continue.

READ THIS: Derbyshire activists charged with burglary after dogs stolen from breeding facility for animal testing