Two men have been charged following two break-ins at businesses in Middlesbrough town centre, North Yorkshire, which took place earlier this month. According to Cleveland Police, the incidents happened on 19 February 2026 at shops on Linthorpe Road.
A 35-year-old man and a 40-year-old man were both charged in connection with the burglaries. They were due to appear before Teesside Magistrates Court on 27 February 2026 to face the charges.
Officers are working to provide reassurance to local shopkeepers and business owners through a wider crackdown on serious violence and anti-social behaviour in the area. This effort involves increased attention on the town centre to address concerns from the local community about retail crime.
The force is also asking anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the Linthorpe Road area around the time of the break-ins to share it with investigators. Authorities hope these charges will help support the safety of the local business community and prevent further incidents.
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