Bamber Bridge man in court after £600 of fragrances taken from Boots

Preston Magistrates' Court — Preston Magistrates’ Court. Pic: Blog Preston

A Bamber Bridge man has been charged after fragrances were taken from a city centre shop.

Boots in Fishergate was targeted during Tuesday 7 January.

Preston Police say £600 of fragrances and perfumes were taken.

Linden Cornwall, 31, of Peacock Drive, Bamber Bridge has been charged with five counts of theft from a shop and using threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.

He is appearing before Preston Magistrates’ Court during Wednesday (8 January).

Police say the arrest is part of their Operation Vulture campaign targeting shoplifting across Preston and Lancashire.

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