Man stopped at airport after jewellery theft

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Officers were called to the shop in St Peter Port at 11:20 BST on Saturday

A man has been charged with burglary after "high-valued diamond jewellery" was stolen from a shop in Guernsey.

Police said the man had been arrested in Guernsey Airport while trying to board a flight.

Guernsey Police said it had "fast-tracked" the investigation and found the stolen items in baggage on an aircraft.

Officers were called to the shop in St Peter Port at 11:20 BST on Saturday. They added the arrested man was due to appear at a magistrates' court later.

Stolen items recovered

Police said: "A man was arrested on suspicion of burglary within the Departure Lounge of Guernsey Airport as he attempted to board the 13:00 Aurigny flight to London Gatwick.

"Police officers went aboard the aircraft following the arrest to ensure that no other passengers were linked to groups seen near to the location of the offence and to recover baggage, which was already on the flight, belonging to the arrested man.

"The stolen items were recovered from within the baggage which was on the aircraft."

Police said its investigation and subsequent search had delayed the plane by about 20 minutes.

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