Man Faces Multiple Charges After Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Police Investigation
Martin Edward Fox, a 49-year-old male with no permanent residence, is now facing charges consequent to a joint investigation conducted by Lincolnshire Police and Nottinghamshire Police.
Multiple Burglary and Theft Charges
Fox was arrested on Tuesday, September 26. Subsequent to his arrest, on the same day, he was charged with six counts of burglary, one attempted burglary, and one count of theft.
Out of the six reported burglaries, five were reported in Lincolnshire and are believed to have taken place between September 16 and 25. The locations linked with these charges include Bridge End, Grantham, Little Bytham and two instances in Castle Bytham.
Additional Charges in Nottinghamshire
The police have stated that the remaining burglary, attempted burglary, and theft charges stem from alleged incidents in Darfoulds, Nottinghamshire.
Following his appearance at Lincoln Magistrates Court on Wednesday, September 27, Fox was placed under police custody.
Police Statements
"We are committed to working with our communities to tackle this invasive crime. Our campaign, Beating Burglary Together, is all about providing more information about what and where the risks are, along with crime prevention advice. Noted Detective Inspector Dave Penney.
"For this to be effective, we need to show that we are acting swiftly and thoroughly when you make a report. As this investigation crossed our border, a collaborative effort was essential and we had officers working long hours this week together with our Nottinghamshire Police colleagues."