A man has been arrested after over £1,000 worth of alcohol was stolen from a Newark pub where charity money was also taken and its windows were smashed. Nottinghamshire Police says that Oscar's Inn, on Balderton Gate in Newark, was reportedly broken into just after 4am on October 5.
Officers launched an investigation and a 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary. He has since been conditionally bailed whilst the police investigation continues.
Detectives are now appealing to the public for help and urging anyone with information to come forward. Sergeant Chris Holloway, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We have now made an arrest in this case following an in-depth investigation.
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"Burglaries can have devastating impacts on people and businesses – as not only are their lives affected but their livelihoods too and the businesses they work hard to maintain and make a living from. Tackling burglary remains a key priority for us and along with our dedicated burglary teams, our officers will continue to do everything in their power to investigate any reports and find those responsible.
"Our investigation into this incident remains ongoing and we are still working hard to find those responsible so are continuing to ask the community to get in touch with us if they have any information. No matter how small, any information is incredibly helpful and could be the crucial bit of evidence to help us find those responsible."
Those with information or CCTV footage are being asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 125 of October 5. People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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