An 18-year-old man is due to in court accused of trying to break into two homes in North Tyneside.
An investigation has been ongoing since a spate of incidents that occurred on Garrick Close and Alston Close, North Shields, in the early hours of June 11.
On both occasions, an offender is believed to have tried to unlawfully gain access to the premises via a front door and a garage, but left empty-handed.
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A vehicle parked on Alston Close was also targeted, with a pair of sunglasses swiped from the compartment beneath the steering wheel.
Enquiries have been ongoing since the series of incidents, and an 18-year-old man has since been charged with two counts of burglary as well as theft from a motor vehicle.
Superintendent Paul Stewart, of Northumbria Police, said: “Burglary is an incredibly intrusive crime and it simply will not be tolerated in our region.
“We have dedicated burglary teams across Northumbria that are tasked with reviewing every break-in, identifying perpetrators and working closely with our neighbourhood teams tackle hotspot areas.
“A range of enquiries have been carried out into this particular spate of incidents in North Shields, and an 18-year-old man is now due to appear before the courts charged in connection with them.
“I would like to reassure our communities that work is happening every single day to target burglars and thieves who look to prey on others, and we are determined to ensure that effective justice is served.”
Heading into the summer, officers have also encouraged the public to work closely with them and take extra precautions to minimise the risk of becoming a victim of crime.
Supt Stewart added: “We know that some opportunist thieves go house to house hoping for a quick and easy win. They will try the doors to a car or a home – and if they are locked, they will simply move on to the next street.
“That’s why we would always ask the public, particularly in the warm weather, to take an extra second to ensure any windows or doors are closed, and any valuables kept out of sight.
“We have officers out on patrol every single day looking to tackle this type of criminality – but by working with us and being vigilant, together we can ensure thieves remain empty-handed and are brought to justice.”
If you see anything suspicious in your community, always report it to the police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of their website or by calling 101. In an emergency, or if a crime is taking place, always ring 999.
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