Woman nabbed for flat break-in and card fraud in Portsmouth
Burglar busted stealing wallets in Clarence Road
On 1 December, a woman broke into a flat on Clarence Road and swiped two wallets. The stolen bank cards were then used at local shops, triggering alarms for police.
Michelle Jewell, 42, caught and charged
Michelle Jewell, 42, with no fixed address, was charged with burglary and fraud by false representation. She was slapped with the charges and thrown in custody.
Court dates set amid ongoing investigation
Jewell appeared in Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 8 December, where she was remanded in custody. She’s due back at Portsmouth Crown Court on 10 January 2022.
Operation Hawk cracking down on local burglars
Hampshire Police’s dedicated Operation Hawk team continues to tackle burglaries across the area, working to keep communities safe from crimes like this.
