TWO garages have been broken into and tools and electrical equipment have been stolen.

Thames Valley Police explained three men have been charged in connection with the burglary.

Stephen Pitt, aged 45, of Queens Road, Reading, Eric Howell, aged 59, of no fixed abode, and Michael John, aged 38, of Oxford Road, Reading, were all charged on Thursday (February 4).

The force said Pitt was charged with two counts of burglary other than a dwelling, going equipped for theft and handling stolen goods.

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John was charged with two counts of burglary other than a dwelling and handling stolen goods.

Howell was charged with two counts of burglary other than a dwelling.

The charges relate to two incidents in Eldon Terrace, Reading, between 3pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday (February 2) when two garages were broken into and various items of tools and electrical equipment were stolen.

Howell and John were remanded in custody and Pitt released on conditional court bail to appear at Reading Crown Court on a date to be confirmed.