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Norwich Burglaries Linked to Stolen Mazda
28 May
Summary
- A man was charged after several burglaries in Norwich.
- A stolen Mazda was spotted and stopped by police.
- Two knives were recovered from the vehicle during the arrest.
A man has been charged following a series of burglaries in Norwich that occurred between May 12 and May 22. The burglaries took place in Southalls Way, Angel Road, Drayton Wood Road, and Clements Hill, with a Mazda vehicle being stolen from one of the properties.
Police officers spotted the stolen blue Mazda on Monday and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle was stopped on Gurney Road, leading to the arrest of Richard West, 46, of Long Row, Norwich. Two knives were recovered from the vehicle upon his apprehension.
West has been charged with multiple offenses, including three counts of burglary, possession of bladed articles, attempted burglary, dangerous driving, fraud, and theft of a motor vehicle. He appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody.
