Police enquiries continue after linked reports of burglaries at Stockton homes
Detectives investigating a report of a burglary in Ludham Grove, Elm Tree in Stockton at the weekend are linking this with another alleged incident.
Last updated 8th Feb 2021
A 35 year old man was arrested last night, after an elderly person reported their house in Newstead Avenue had been broken into over the weekend, while they were not at home. They reported several items missing, including sentimental jewellery.
He has now been released under investigation, while enquiries continue.
Detectives are linking this incident with reports of a burglary in Ludham Grove, Elm Tree which also took place over the weekend and are questioning the arrested man while enquiries continue.
Both incidents were reported to police by vulnerable, elderly residents.
Officers are also actively looking for a second person who they would like to speak with. They are also appealing for anyone with dashcam or door footage of the period in question to come forward.
You can contact Stockton CID via the 101 number. Please quote Ref 19719 in you’re calling about Ludham Grove and Ref 020026 if you’re calling about Newstead Avenue.