A man and woman from Weston have been arrested on suspicion of six shoplifting offences.

The pair were also arrested on suspicion of two burglaries, one theft of a motor vehicle, and an additional theft incident.

The incidents are believed to have taken place in West End, Hedge End, Netley, and the Southampton area.

Officers confirmed that a number of the stolen items had been recovered.

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Notifying followers on Facebook, a spokesperson for Hedge End Police, said: “Last night – Thursday, April 11 – officers from Hedge End North Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested two people on suspicion of a number of offences that had occurred in the Hedge End, West End, Netley and Southampton area.

“A male and a female from the Weston area of Southampton have been arrested on suspicion of – six shopliftings, two burglaries, one theft of a motor vehicle, and one other theft incident.”

They added: “A number of items that were reported stolen during these incidents have been recovered from the address.

“Both the male and female have been remanded to appear before the next court.”