Man charged with chocolate theft in Telford
Over 200,000 treats were stolen from a unit over the weekend
Last updated 14th Feb 2023
A man's been arrested on suspicion of theft after 200,000 chocolate treats were stolen in Telford.
The chocolate treats - including Creme Eggs were stolen from a unit in Stafford Park in the town.
It happened on Saturday the 11th of February with the chocolate collection thought to be worth around £40,000. Along with the crème eggs a number of other chocolate varieties were also stolen
Shortly after the theft a vehicle was stopped northbound on the M42 and a 32 year old man was arrested.
West Mercia Police have now charged a man with criminal damage and two counts of theft.