Police arrest man over burglary of Southsea pharmacy
POLICE have arrested a man in relation to a burglary of a pharmacy in Southsea.
A 30-year-old man from Fareham has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and theft from a shop.
It comes after a burglary at Goldchem Pharmacy in Albert Road, on January 1.
A handbag and car keys to a Vauxhall Corsa were stolen from the staff area. The Vauxhall Corsa was stolen but later recovered.
The man has been released from custody but remains under investigation as enquiries continue.
A police spokesperson said: ‘Tackling the issue of commercial burglaries is a priority for the team in Southsea at the moment. Operation Monster is our dedicated response, working with local businesses and targeting our patrols to prevent break-ins and thefts.’
For advice on how to protect your business visit www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention.