Five arrested after £8,500 copper theft from commercial premises in Preston
Five people were arrested after police recovered thousands of pounds’ worth of stolen copper from a property in Preston.
Officers were called in the early hours of yesterday morning following a report of copper being stolen from a commercial premises on Fletcher Road.
Following enquiries, police attended an address on Tennyson Road, where they found a large quantity of copper estimated to be worth around £8,500.
Four men and one teenager were arrested in connection with the incident. Two men have since been charged.
A 51-year-old man from Warrington was arrested on suspicion of non-dwelling burglary but has been released with no further action.
A 17-year-old boy from Preston, arrested on suspicion of theft, has also been released with no further action.
A 31-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of non-dwelling burglary and remains in custody.
Petre Cimreanu, 48, of Acregate Lane, Preston, has been charged with handling stolen goods and has been bailed to appear at Preston Magistrates Court on February 27.
Misu Dumitru, 31, of no fixed address, has been charged with theft and handling stolen goods. He has also been bailed to appear before the same court on February 27.