Man Charged With 12 Offences After Brighton Burglaries

A man has been remanded in custody following a series of burglaries across Brighton.

Between 20 July and 2 August, both homes and businesses were targeted in areas including St Nicholas Road, Kensington Street, Queens Place, Ditchling Road and Kings Road.

Police enquiries led to the arrest of 35-year-old Steven Convey, from Hythe Road in Kent, who was detained in London on 4 August.

He has since been charged with:

• Five counts of burglary and theft

• One count of burglary other than a dwelling

• Two counts of attempted burglary

• Theft and attempted theft of a motor vehicle

• Driving without insurance

• Fraud by false representation

Convey appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 6 August and was remanded in custody until his next hearing on 3 September.

Detective Constable James Botting said burglary is an “incredibly personal and invasive crime” and praised the dedicated team that secured charges against the suspect.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward by reporting online or calling 101, quoting serial 323 of 24/07.