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Dear Resident Some good News to share. #CHARGED | We’ve recovered stolen items after several reported burglaries in #SellyOak, with a suspect now due in court thanks to our teams’ hard work.
Stephen Corcoran, aged 34, from Birmingham, is due at the city’s Magistrates Court today (9 November) charged with seven counts of burglary.
Our Neighbourhood Crime Team had been investigating break ins around the Dawlish Road and Hubert Road areas - which we know are popular with students.
Officers have been speaking to residents and carrying out CCTV enquiries to try to identify who was responsible for the thefts.
Several stolen items were tracked to an address on Harborne Lane, where officers including colleagues from our proactive crime team - Operation Skybridge - carried out searches yesterday.
A property, vehicle, and neighbouring garden were searched and laptops and a tablet were recovered, while clothing was seized which will now be examined as our investigation continues.
Operation Skybridge continues to operate in the area, carrying out a mix of high-visibility and plain-clothed patrols to prevent crime.
Tackling burglary and theft in Selly Oak and across Birmingham is a priority to us, and we’d urge everyone to read our latest advice on keeping valuables safe.
If you’re a student living in the city, visit our Safer Students website for hints and tips and to find out how we’re making student life a safer space for you. Kind regards | 
