Man to appear in court today in connection with burglary in Bury St Edmunds

A 27-year-old man has been charged in connection with a burglary in Bury St Edmunds.

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 18, at approximately 3.50am at a house in Churchgate Street, where entry was gained via an insecure ground floor window.

A Samsung TV, a carrier bag containing clothing, a purse containing cards and various documents, a smart phone and a black rucksack, among other items, were stolen.

Thomas Sansome-Jones, of Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, was arrested by officers a short time later and taken into custody for questioning.

He was subsequently charged with burglary and was due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court today.