A man has been charged after guests staying at one of Brighton’s most iconic seafront hotels were allegedly targeted in a series of thefts.
Phillip Brown, 59, of Dawson Close, London, has been charged following incidents at The Grand Hotel in Brighton on 23 June.
Cash and jewellery stolen
Prosecutors allege Brown stole cash and jewellery worth approximately £1,250 from two hotel rooms.
He is also accused of entering a third room with intent to steal and attempting to gain access to a fourth room with the same intention.
Fraud allegation
Brown is further charged with fraud by false representation, after allegedly using a bank card later the same day to purchase cigarettes and alcohol at premises in Station Way, Brighton.
Court appearance
Brown has been granted bail with conditions and is due to appear before South East London Magistrates’ Court on 21 July.
Originally published by UKNIP.
