Two people have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from Ipswich shops.

A man and woman were taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre in connection with thefts that took place between Thursday, October 10 to Tuesday, October 15.

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Craig Horsnell, aged 35, of Wells Close in Ipswich, was charged with seven counts of theft.

Saphron Boyton, 28, also of Wells Close, was charged with five counts of theft.

Both were remanded to appear before Ipswich Magistrates Court on Thursday.

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A police spokesman said another man was also charged with one theft from a shop in a separate incident.

Lewis Self, 44, of Shenstone Drive in Ipswich, appeared before a magistrates court on Tuesday.