THREE men from Somerset have been arrested and charged after police investigated more than 20 burglaries across Somerset and into Devon.

On Friday, November 15 detectives arrested the trio and searched four properties, seizing items including antique silverware, paintings, furniture and weapons as well as power tools, garden machinery and electrical items.

All three men appeared before Taunton magistrates on Monday, November 18 charged with:

• conspiring to commit multiple burglaries of dwellings across Somerset and Devon, with intent to steal, between August and November

• conspiring to commit multiple burglaries of buildings other than dwellings, in the same areas and period.

Joshua Charles Heal, 25, of Bridgwater; Ethan Sharman, 21, of Somerton, and Andrew Sharman, 44, of Street, were all remanded in custody by magistrates.

They are all due to appear at Taunton Crown Court on Friday, December 20.

Detective Sergeant Charlie Pulling said: “This is a complex investigation by a dedicated team of officers drawing together expertise from across Avon and Somerset Police.

“Our enquiries continue and we’re working to identify the rightful owners of the property we’ve seized.”

If you believe some of your property may be among that seized, email police with your crime reference number, description or photograph of the item, contact details, and proof of ownership.

If you have any other information which you believe could help police investigation, please call 101 and give the reference 5224296989.