Police arrest man who allegedly stole charity tins from Poulton churches and charities
Lucas Corke, from Hampshire, was detained by officers yesterday in connection with a series of burglary offences in Poulton and Kirkham.
The 42-year-old was arrested yesterday afternoon in Kirkham after a member of the public recognised him from CCTV footage released by Blackpool Police on social media.
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Hide AdHe has been charged with two counts of theft - one in relation to Rico's Italian restaurant in Poulton on Sunday November 11 and the other a theft from Lizzie's Cafe in Kirkham on Friday November 16.
He has been remanded to appear at Blackpool Magistrates Court today.
Corke allegedly embarked on a ten-day burglary spree in which he is suspected of stealing charity tins from churches, community centres and small businesses in Poulton and Kirkham.
PC Kevin Berry said: "This result is a good example of the community and Police working together with social media to detect and detain a travelling criminal.
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Hide Ad"We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who shared our original appeals and also to the members of the public who helped us in Kirkham yesterday - we really appreciate it.
"Well done to you all and thank you."