Man charged following car thefts and burglaries in Ellesmere Port and Chester

Thursday, 1 December 2022 16:17

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and car thefts in Ellesmere Port and Chester have charged a man in connection with the incidents.

Kelvin Franklin, of Ellesmere Port, was arrested on Wednesday 30 November.

The 21-year-old has since been charged with two counts of fraud by false representation, three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, one count of burglary and two counts of being concerned in the supply of a class A (heroin and crack cocaine).

He appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 December where he was remanded into custody; he is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 5 January 2023.

The charges relate to a series of burglaries and motor vehicle thefts in the Ellesmere Port and Chester areas.

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Man charged following car thefts and burglaries in Ellesmere Port and Chester

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