Man Charged Following Burglary at Southampton City Centre Restaurant

SOUTHAMPTON, Hampshire — Hampshire Police have arrested and charged a man following a burglary at a restaurant in the city centre of Southampton.

The incident took place in late December 2024, leading to immediate police intervention. On December 31, 2024, authorities confirmed that a suspect had been arrested and subsequently charged with the offence. The restaurant suffered property damage and a loss of goods during the break-in.

Despite the charge, police released a public appeal in January 2025 asking for additional witnesses to come forward. Investigators are seeking to establish the full circumstances of the break-in and determine if any accomplices were involved in the incident.

Hampshire Police have urged anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the city centre during the night of the burglary to contact them, quoting the relevant crime reference number.