Man named and charged with equipping himself to steal cars in Portsmouth - bolt cutters and screwdriver found

A man has been charged with equipping himself to steal from cars.

Emush Mewded, 28, will appear in Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court next week following his charge. He was detained following a series of stop and searches in the city.

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A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said officers proactively stopped a man and searched him in Wimpole Street, Landport, on October 28. “During the search, officers located bolt cutters and a screwdriver,” they added.

“Emush Mewded, 28, of no fixed abode in Portsmouth was subsequently arrested and charged with going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle.

“He has been bailed with conditions and is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on November.”