WELLINGTON man Christopher Mark Stone appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court last week accused of a series of burglaries in the town – including from the Oxfam charity shop. Mr Stone, 31, of Priory was remanded to appear at Taunton Crown Court on April 1. He is accused of:

Burglary at Oxfam in South Street, Wellington, on February 10 in which keys, ornaments and other items were stolen. Some of the items have been recovered.

Home burglary at property in South Street, Wellington, on February 23 in which a mobile phone and contents of a handbag were stolen.

Home burglary at property in Mill Walk, Wellington, on February 24 in which a wallet was stolen – the homeowner was in at the time.

Home burglary at Acre Cottages, Buckwell, overnight between February 24 and 25 in which laptops, a purse, mobile phone and handbag were stolen. Some of these items have been recovered. The victims were asleep at home at the time.

Burglary at Howards Chip Shop in St James St, Taunton, on February 13 in which a handbag and phone were stolen. 

Theft of alcohol from Marks and Spencer in Taunton on February 14.