A MAN arrested in Basildon has been charged with three burglaries.

Nathan Odley, 30, of no fixed address, was arrested at Whitmore Way, Basildon, yesterday.

He was later charged with three counts of burglary after thefts at Church Road, Billericay, on February 27, at Friern Gardens, Wickford, last Tuesday, and at High Road, Stanford-le-Hope, on Thursday.

He was also charged with taking a Mini car without the owner’s consent in Basildon on Thursday.

He is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on today.