Two Hartlepool women charged following reported burglary

A 40-year-old woman was charged with burglary and fraud, while a 41-year-old woman was also charged with fraud and receiving stolen goods.

A statement from Cleveland Police said: “The alleged charges were made in connection with a reported incident where a purse containing cash was reportedly stolen from a property.

"It is then alleged that the bank card from the purse was used to make payments at an off-licence.”

The women were scheduled to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, October 26).