Portsmouth man charged with burglary after breaking into two homes and stealing money
By Sophie Lewis
Published 18th Jul 2026, 16:17 GMT
Updated 18th Jul 2026, 16:17 GMT
A man has been charged with burglary
A investigation into two burglaries has led to a man who stole money and jewellery being charged.
Andrew Evan Smith, of Walmer Road, Portsmouth, has been charged with two counts of burglary dwelling and theft.
The arrests come after police received reports of burglaries at a property on Catherington Lane in Waterlooville shortly before 2pm on June 12, and at another property on Swanwick Lane in Swanwick at around 1pm on June 17.
On both occasions, the 40-year-old stole money and jewellery.
Smith has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on August 17.
More details to follow.