Man charged in relation to Chester burglary series

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 10:11

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries across Chester, Lancashire and North Wales have charged a man in relation to the incidents.

Bryan Thomas was arrested on Friday 6th November after officers from the Roads and Crime Unit, supported by NPAS and the Force Control Room, stopped a suspected stolen car following a pursuit in Runcorn.

Following questioning, the 27-year-old, of no fixed abode, Merseyside, has since been charged with seven counts of burglary, seven counts of theft of a motor vehicle and one count of escaping lawful custody.

The charges relate to offences in Rowton, Skelmersdale, Tarvin, Marford, Buckley and Helsby.

Thomas appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Monday 9 November where he was remanded in custody. He is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday 7 December.

Two other men, aged 26 and 20, were both arrested following the vehicle stop and the pair have since been bailed pending further enquiries.

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