Woodgreen Community Store in Hale Road, Fordingbridge. Picture: Google Maps/ Street View
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in relation to incidents in two New Forest towns.
Officers are investigating the series of offences that took place in Ringwood and Fordingbridge.
The incidents, which occurred on Friday, November 20, saw Woodgreen Community Store on Hale Road, Fordingbridge, and Aivly Country Store on Crow Lane, Ringwood targeted.
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary. He remains in custody at this time.
Police confirmed that a 16-year-old boy from Ringwood who had previously been detained on suspicion of burglary had been released under investigation pending further inquiries.
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