Man is charged with stealing prescription drugs in break-in at pharmacy at Ballymena Health Centre
A man is accused of stealing prescription drugs in a burglary at Boots Chemist at Ballymena Health and Care Centre.
James Thomas Ward (45), with an address listed as St Patrick's Way in Ballymena, is charged with burglary of the pharmacy and stealing prescription drugs on February 12; burglary with intent to steal at the Health Centre; possession of a knife 'without good reason or lawful authority' in a public place; and possession of a 'metal pole' for use in theft.
Also, on February 12 he was allegedly disorderly at Antrim Area Hospital.
Between September 13 and September 22, 2025 he is accused of stealing goods in a burglary from a property at St Patrick's Way.
On December 19 last year it is alleged he stole a bicycle worth '£360'. On January 12 he allegedly had a knife in a public place - St Patrick's Way.
He is also charged with burglary of £200 cash from Jack & Jones shop and £50 cash in a burglary at the 'Works' store at the Fairhill shopping centre in Ballymena on January 29.
On March 3 he allegedly took items in a burglary of a dwelling in Ballymena; he is accused of stealing goods worth £15 from Primark in Ballymena and he allegedly attempted to steal goods worth £420 from Primark.
He is charged with possessing a 'lock knife' without good reason or lawful authority in a public place - Carnduff Drive in Ballymena - on March 2 2025 and possession of gabapentin on March 2.
At Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday, the defendant was further remanded in custody and the case was adjourned to May 7.