Charges laid over alleged theft of luxury handbags in Wimbledon High Street

A man has been charged following the theft of high-value handbags from a shop in Wimbledon High Street.

Joshua Grant McKenzie, 22, of Hounslow Road, Feltham, was charged with theft on Sunday in relation to the incident, which took place on Tuesday, January 14.

He is due to appear at Ealing Magistrates’ Court today.

Met officers have been working closely with Surrey Police colleagues, and today McKenzie has also been charged by with theft from a store owned by the same business in Oakdene Parade, Cobham, on Monday, January 13.

The charges relate to the alleged theft of handbags, totalling around £15,000 in value, from the shops.

Pictured top: Wimbledon High Street (Picture: Google Street View)