Man arrested and charged over distraction burglaries in Wolverhampton
A man wanted in connection with a distraction burglary in Wolverhampton has been arrested and charged by police.
Police sought to trace Phillip Purcell, of no fixed address, for questioning over the burglary of a pensioner in Baldwin Street, Bilston, in August.
The 22 year-old was arrested in Birmingham on Saturday.
He has now been charged with a total of three distraction burglaries all in Wolverhampton.
He is due to appear before Wolverhampton Crown Court next month.
A second man, 20 year-old Johnny Connors, is still being sought by police and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
Detective Constable Paul Jones, of Wolverhampton Police's CID investigation team, said: "We are still asking for the help of the public in tracing Connors and urge anyone who knows of his whereabouts to get in touch."
Anyone with information can call DC Jones at West Midlands Police on 101 or by the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
