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A 21 year old man from Syston has been charged with 15 offences following a series of burglaries at allotments in Birstall.

More than 30 sheds on the Meadow Lane allotments in Birstall and the Church Street allotments in Syston were broken into in the last 90 days.  The police launched a crime prevention campaign and wrote to allotment holders warning them about the break ins and asking them to review their security. 

They have arrested a 21 year old man from Syston who has been charged with 14 counts of burglary and one offence of going equipped.

He appeared at Loughborough Magistrates Court on 7th November 2008 and has been released on bail to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 2nd January 2009.

A number of items have been recovered from a property in Syston and two open days are being held for shed owners to view the property.  Anyone who has had anything stolen from a shed in the last three months can book an appointment to view the property between 10am - 6pm on Thursday 13th November, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th at Syston Police station. 

To book an appointment to view the property please call Leicester (0116) 2222222 and ask to be put through to the front enquiry office at Syston.

Issued on 14/11/08 at 14:27

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