Paul Simcox was found with a number of different tools police said were commonly used in break-ins.

A man has been charged with going equipped for theft and burglary after being found with several tools during a stop-and-search.

Sandwell Police said that Paul Simcox had been arrested in Oldbury after being found in possession with tools it said were commonly used in break-ins.

The force said the 48-year-old, from West Bromwich, was arrested and charged, with the burglary charge relating to an incident from earlier this year, and had been remanded in custody to appear in court.

A spokesman for Sandwell Police said: “Officers on patrol in Oldbury have charged a man after recovering several tools used to break into vehicles.

“Yesterday morning, officers were patrolling around West Bromwich Street when they stopped a man for a search.

“Multiple items including different tools commonly used in break-ins were recovered.

“Paul Simcox, aged 48, from West Bromwich, has been charged with going equipped for theft, and burglary which is in relation to an incident earlier this year.

“He has been remanded in custody to appear before Walsall magistrates.”