Portsmouth man, 28, arrested after burglary at New Look in Cascades on Christmas Eve

A MAN has been arrested by police following a break-in at a shopping centre.
By Tom Cotterill
Published 29th Dec 2021, 12:58 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2021, 13:04 BST
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The raid took place at the New Look store at Cascades, in Commercial Road, on Christmas Eve.

A burglar is reported to have smashed through two rear doors into the store before escaping.

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Police were called to the scene at 6.57pm after the intruder triggered an alarm in the clothes outlet.

Police have arrested a man following a break-in at CascadesPolice have arrested a man following a break-in at Cascades
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A spokeswoman for Hampshire police said: ‘Officers attended and found damage to two rear doors. Numerous items of stock were recovered in a nearby bin. The exact value of stock is yet to be determined but is believed to be worth more than £700.’

Police have since arrested a 28-year-old man from Portsmouth on suspicion of burglary.

He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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