Five people - including boy, 14, - arrested in Sunderland on alleged drugs, burglary and stolen vehicle offences

Northumbria Police said officers visited various addresses across the city, including a property in Hendon which led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man who has been charged with burglary. He has appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside and has been remanded into custody ahead of his next appearance in January.

Police also arrested and interviewed a 51-year-old man in Hendon who was later charged with suspected criminal damage and is due to appear in court next week.

A man, 36 and woman, 43, were arrested in Washington on suspicion of involvement in the supply of class B drugs and handling stolen property. Both have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A suspected stolen Piaggio motorbike worth £5,000 was recovered at the property, as well as £1,000 worth of Amphetamine.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Southwick and has been charged with the alleged theft of a motor vehicle and two counts of burglary. He has been bailed and is due to appear before magistrates in January.

Detective Inspector Lee Underwood said: “We’ve been thrilled with the results over the last week, with a number of our longer-term wanted suspects pursued, located and detained.

“They were wanted in connection with a range of alleged crimes, but particularly some of the suspects had been linked to burglary and theft investigations ongoing in the area.”

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Anybody who sees anything suspicious in their area can report it via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on the Northumbria Police website or call 101.