Tuesday 6 August 2013

Meanwhile in West Berkshire...

While the 100 days of action excitement continues in Chiltern and South Bucks, officers in West Berkshire have arrested and charged a man with criminal damage to property valued under £5000, possession of an air rifle when prohibited and receiving stolen goods.
The arrest came during a warrant which was executed yesterday (5/8) at 9.35am in Manor Lane in Oare, Hermitage, under section 26 of the Theft Act. During the warrant, several items were recovered including a carpet cleaner, a metal deer statue and power tools which are all believed to be stolen. 10 air rifles and four vehicles have also been seized.
The man in question, 38-year-old Stephen Banham of Manor Lane, Oare, Hermitage appeared at Reading Magistrates Court this morning (6/8) and has been remanded until the 19 August.
Supt Robin Rickard, LPA Commander for West Berkshire, had this to say about yesterday’s operation: “Significant police resources were deployed yesterday to conduct this warrant and I know that this would have caused some disruption and concern to the local community.
“I would like to reassure people living and working in the community that this is part of our effort to tackle rural crime and carrying out activity, such as executing search warrants, is an important tactic in reducing rural crime”

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