One of the south east's most wanted burglary suspects has been arrested and charged with a series of offences.
Filipe Teixeira was arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police who were called to a disturbance at a home in Streatham and discovered the 25-year-old was listed as wanted on the police national database.
He was transported to Crawley where he was questioned and then charged with burglaries in Windsor Close and Cowfold Close, Crawley, in July and August as well as an attempted burglary in Curteys Close, Crawley, in August.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on 30 December.
In November Teixeira was named as one of the 10 most wanted burglary suspects across the region during a three-week campaign being run by Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Thames Valley Police - the first time the four forces have worked together to tackle the issue.
Detective Inspector Dave Wardley-Wilkins said: "We're grateful to the public for all the help they have given us this year to identify and arrest burglars.
"With their help we have been able to get dozens of offenders off the streets, meaning fewer homes and businesses have been targeted by thieves.
"But we still need the help and support of the community to find those burglars who are still at large. If you see anyone behaving suspiciously in your area or have any information about burglaries please contact us immediately.
"The information you have might prevent you or one of your neighbours from becoming a victim."
Sussex Police launched Operation Magpie to tackle burglary across the county.
Among the other recent successes for the team are:
- the conviction of Jack Halls, 19, for a burglary in Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, in December 2012 and criminal damage in October 2012.
Halls, of Ludlow Rise, Brighton, pleaded guilty to the charges when he appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court. He was made the subject of a two month community order, was ordered to do 160 hours of community service and told to pay £150 compensation, a £60 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
- the conviction of a 16-year-old boy for an attempted burglary in Horley, going equipped for burglary, possession of cannabis and a burglary in Selsfield Road, West Hoathly on 10 December, during which a guitar, jewellery and other valuables worth a total of £6,000 were stolen.
The boy pleaded guilty to the charges and was ordered to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 13 January to be sentenced.
- the arrest of burglary in Wiston Road, Brighton, on 13 December and aggravated vehicle taking. He was released on bail until 13 January.
- the charging of Tomasz Krukowski, 33, with conspiracy to burgle addresses between September 2011 and May 2012 and failing to answer bail. Krukowski, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody to appear at Chichester Crown Court on 14 January.
- the charging of Nicholas McGreal, 40, with burglaries on two houseboats at Brighton Marina on 18 October. McGreal, of Trevenson Road, Redruth, Cornwall, was remanded in custody to appear at Hastings Magistrates' Court on 5 January.
- the charging of Julian Bentley with a burglary in Rowlands Road, Worthing, on 10 December. Bentley, of Mendip Road, Worthing, was released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 29 January.
- the charging of Terrence White, 24, Thomas Churchill, 21, and a 17-year-old boy with a burglary in Longlands, Worthing, on 11 December. White, of Pavilion Road, Worthing, Churchill, of The Strand, Worthing, and the teenager were released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 30 December.
- the arrest of a 55-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Olivers Meadow, Westergate, on 25 October. The man was released on bail until 10 February.
- the arrest of a 13-year-old girl for burglaries in Nevill Avenue and Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, an attempted burglary at Blatchington Mill School and interfering with a vehicle in Hangleton Valley Drive. The girl was released on bail until 4 February.
- the arrest of a 30-year-old man in Cavendish Place, Brighton, on 6 April. He was released on bail to appear on 19 January.
- the arrest of a 41-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Colne Close, Worthing, on 2 December. He was released on bail until 9 January.
- the arrest of a 21-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Islingword Road, Brighton, on 17 December. He was released on bail until 31 January.
- the arrest of a 22-year-old man and a 56-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Duke Street, Brighton, on 19 January. They were released on bail until 7 February.
- the arrest of a 37-year-old man for two burglaries in Port Hall Road, Brighton, on 8 December. He was released on bail until 6 January.
If you have any information about burglaries or shops selling stolen goods, call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk. For crime prevention advice visit www.sussex.police.uk.
If you see or hear a burglary taking place call 999 immediately.
Residents can also being encouraged to register their items on the world's largest property database so that if they are stolen, they can be reunited with the owners - and so the offenders can be prosecuted.
You can register your property in just a few minutes by visiting www.immobilise.com. To watch a video about Immobilise and how it works, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XZ66WEER_c.
--- Note to readers: This message has been disseminated by Sussex Police - please visit their official website for further information. Reported by Sussex Police 22 hours ago.
Filipe Teixeira was arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police who were called to a disturbance at a home in Streatham and discovered the 25-year-old was listed as wanted on the police national database.
He was transported to Crawley where he was questioned and then charged with burglaries in Windsor Close and Cowfold Close, Crawley, in July and August as well as an attempted burglary in Curteys Close, Crawley, in August.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on 30 December.
In November Teixeira was named as one of the 10 most wanted burglary suspects across the region during a three-week campaign being run by Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Thames Valley Police - the first time the four forces have worked together to tackle the issue.
Detective Inspector Dave Wardley-Wilkins said: "We're grateful to the public for all the help they have given us this year to identify and arrest burglars.
"With their help we have been able to get dozens of offenders off the streets, meaning fewer homes and businesses have been targeted by thieves.
"But we still need the help and support of the community to find those burglars who are still at large. If you see anyone behaving suspiciously in your area or have any information about burglaries please contact us immediately.
"The information you have might prevent you or one of your neighbours from becoming a victim."
Sussex Police launched Operation Magpie to tackle burglary across the county.
Among the other recent successes for the team are:
- the conviction of Jack Halls, 19, for a burglary in Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, in December 2012 and criminal damage in October 2012.
Halls, of Ludlow Rise, Brighton, pleaded guilty to the charges when he appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court. He was made the subject of a two month community order, was ordered to do 160 hours of community service and told to pay £150 compensation, a £60 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
- the conviction of a 16-year-old boy for an attempted burglary in Horley, going equipped for burglary, possession of cannabis and a burglary in Selsfield Road, West Hoathly on 10 December, during which a guitar, jewellery and other valuables worth a total of £6,000 were stolen.
The boy pleaded guilty to the charges and was ordered to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 13 January to be sentenced.
- the arrest of burglary in Wiston Road, Brighton, on 13 December and aggravated vehicle taking. He was released on bail until 13 January.
- the charging of Tomasz Krukowski, 33, with conspiracy to burgle addresses between September 2011 and May 2012 and failing to answer bail. Krukowski, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody to appear at Chichester Crown Court on 14 January.
- the charging of Nicholas McGreal, 40, with burglaries on two houseboats at Brighton Marina on 18 October. McGreal, of Trevenson Road, Redruth, Cornwall, was remanded in custody to appear at Hastings Magistrates' Court on 5 January.
- the charging of Julian Bentley with a burglary in Rowlands Road, Worthing, on 10 December. Bentley, of Mendip Road, Worthing, was released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 29 January.
- the charging of Terrence White, 24, Thomas Churchill, 21, and a 17-year-old boy with a burglary in Longlands, Worthing, on 11 December. White, of Pavilion Road, Worthing, Churchill, of The Strand, Worthing, and the teenager were released on bail to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on 30 December.
- the arrest of a 55-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Olivers Meadow, Westergate, on 25 October. The man was released on bail until 10 February.
- the arrest of a 13-year-old girl for burglaries in Nevill Avenue and Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, an attempted burglary at Blatchington Mill School and interfering with a vehicle in Hangleton Valley Drive. The girl was released on bail until 4 February.
- the arrest of a 30-year-old man in Cavendish Place, Brighton, on 6 April. He was released on bail to appear on 19 January.
- the arrest of a 41-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Colne Close, Worthing, on 2 December. He was released on bail until 9 January.
- the arrest of a 21-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Islingword Road, Brighton, on 17 December. He was released on bail until 31 January.
- the arrest of a 22-year-old man and a 56-year-old man on suspicion of a burglary in Duke Street, Brighton, on 19 January. They were released on bail until 7 February.
- the arrest of a 37-year-old man for two burglaries in Port Hall Road, Brighton, on 8 December. He was released on bail until 6 January.
If you have any information about burglaries or shops selling stolen goods, call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk. For crime prevention advice visit www.sussex.police.uk.
If you see or hear a burglary taking place call 999 immediately.
Residents can also being encouraged to register their items on the world's largest property database so that if they are stolen, they can be reunited with the owners - and so the offenders can be prosecuted.
You can register your property in just a few minutes by visiting www.immobilise.com. To watch a video about Immobilise and how it works, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XZ66WEER_c.
--- Note to readers: This message has been disseminated by Sussex Police - please visit their official website for further information. Reported by Sussex Police 22 hours ago.