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Man charged after £700 of collagen products stolen from Fishergate shop

Posted on - 14th January, 2025 - 8:08pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston City Centre, Preston News, University campus
Holland and Barrett store in Fishergate Pic: Holland and Barrett

A man has been charged following a string of robberies at the Holland and Barrett store on Fishergate

Patrick Barnes, 30, of Mount Street, Preston city centre appeared in Preston Magistrates’ Court on Thursday January 9 after he was arrested on January 8 on five counts of theft.

Around £700 worth of collagen products were stolen from the store on numerous different occasions, and these were reported on January 6.

Read more: Police investigating after cyclist allegedly kicks dog in Old Tram Road assault

This arrest comes as a part of Operation Vulture, Lancashire Constabulary’s campaign against shoplifting which was launched in November last year.  

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