Man faces theft charge after shop till 'stolen' from Coatbridge restaurant

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A man is due in court after cops allegedly caught him on top of a work van attempting to break open a cash register.The incident happened at around 11.50pm on December 23 on Sunnyside Road in Coatbridge.Officers then stopped a man on Langloan Street matching the description with a shop till in his possession.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He had a shop till in his possession."A nearby restaurant was found to be insecure. A 21-year-old male was arrested and charged with theft by housebreaking and was held in custody to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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