Two men have been sentenced to prison following a burglary at a pharmacy on Sandown High Street.
Officers responded to an alarm just before 4 am on the 25th of January, finding a smashed window and stolen medication.
Both suspects were arrested and later admitted the offence in court.
34-year-old Reece Chilcott, of Westridge Road in Southampton, was jailed for 18 months, while 31-year-old Billy Chilcott, of no fixed address, received 26 weeks.
Chief Inspector Andy McDonald said: “Today’s sentence sends a strong message that burglary offences, which directly impact the lives of business owners and our residents, will be investigated thoroughly and perpetrators will be pursued through the justice system.
“These break-ins are hugely disruptive to our local community, impacting access to vital medication for vulnerable people on the Isle of Wight.
“I am also proud of the work we have done with local partners, including businesses, local NHS services, Public Health, and the council, to safeguard these sites to reduce the risk of future burglaries and disruption to these vital services.”
Chief Inspector Andy McDonald said: “Today’s sentence sends a strong message that burglary offences, which directly impact the lives of business owners and our residents, will be investigated thoroughly and perpetrators will be pursued through the justice system.
“These break-ins are hugely disruptive to our local community, impacting access to vital medication for vulnerable people on the Isle of Wight.
“I am also proud of the work we have done with local partners, including businesses, local NHS services, Public Health, and the council, to safeguard these sites to reduce the risk of future burglaries and disruption to these vital services.”
Get the latest BREAKING NEWS for the SOUTH on your phone by downloading the V2 RADIO APP today!
V2VOUCHERS.CO.UK is offering half-price deals on a wide range of experiences across the South, from meals out at local restaurants to tickets for some of the region’s biggest events.
Renewed appeal in search for missing man Stephen with links to Littlehampton
Newhaven man charged with online child sex offences
Two arrests in connection with Littlehampton stabbings
Two little ducks rescued from a drain on M27
Volunteer with Guide Dogs in Bognor Regis
Stagecoach South celebrates major milestone with V2 Radio
Teenager disqualified from driving after incident in Littlehampton
Brighton ranked among Britain’s most socially connected cities in new research
Children book author visits Chichester
Appeal for witnesses following dangerous driving and collision in Horsham
On Air