MICKY Scott, 25, unemployed, of no fixed address, has been charged with eight counts of burglary in Canvey, one count of burglary in Kettering, Northamptonshire, one count of theft of cash in Canvey, and one count of making off without payment in Canvey.

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

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with with information is asked to contact Rayleigh CID on 101.

Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org