Police called to Sunderland Royal Hospital after suspected burglar allegedly stole sweets and purse from doctor

At about 9.45pm on Sunday, September 20, officers were called to Sunderland Royal Hospital after security staff reported that an intruder had broken into a private conference room and taken a purse and sweets from a doctor’s bag.

The area was strictly off-limits to the public.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with burglary and will appear before South Tyneside magistrates later this year.

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