The accused appeared before Reading Magistrates' Court (pictured) this week (Image: Google maps)
A man has been charged with a string of offences, following a series of break-ins targeting Reading retailers.
Richard McGuinness, 50, of no fixed abode, appeared before Slough Magistrates' Court on May 15.
He stands charged with robbery, burglary, aggravated burglary, theft, affray, attempted theft and three counts of possessing a blade in public.
This is in connection with multiple break-ins at Reading shops earlier this month, between May 2 and May 5.
McGuinness has yet to enter any pleas.
He will appear before Reading Crown Court at a date to be fixed in the future.
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