A teenage boy has been charged in connection with attempted burglaries in Peterborough over the weekend.

The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in Tilman Drive, Hempstead, in the early hours of Saturday morning (December 9).

He has since been charged with six offences:

  1. Attempted burglary with intent to steal in Everest Way, Hempstead, on 9 December
  2. Attempted burglary with intent to steal in Everest Way, Hempstead, on 9 December
  3. Attempted burglary with intent to steal in Lander Crescent, Hempstead, on 9 December
  4. Attempted burglary with intent to steal in Lander Crescent, Hempstead, on 9 December
  5. Interfering with a vehicle with intent to steal in Everest Way, Hempstead, on 9 December
  6. Interfering with a vehicle with intent to steal in Everest Way, Hempstead, on 9 December

He was remanded in custody to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Advice and information about how to best protect your home from crime can be found on the force’s dedicated burglary prevention information pages.