Officers praised after spotting burglary in progress in Cheltenham
A teenager from the town was arrested in connection with the incident
Last updated 10th Jun 2022
An arrest was made thanks to eagle-eyed officers who spotted a burglary in progress whilst on patrol in Cheltenham overnight on Wednesday.
Two PCs from the Local Policing Team were patrolling on Church Road in Leckhampton at around 2am on the 9th June, when they spotted what appeared to be a group breaking into a vehicle.
Upon getting closer to the location a group of people noticed the officers and ran off, discarding tools, a crow bar, gloves and clothing.
The PCs were supported by colleagues from the Dogs Unit who picked up a scent from the discarded items.
Searches were conducted in the area and Police Dog Airin located one person hiding within a garden.
A 17-year-old boy from Cheltenham was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dwelling burglary and going equipped.
He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Officers searched the area and identified that a property had also been burgled with two mountain bikes stolen.
Enquiries are ongoing and investigating officers are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or has information on the burglary to please get in contact.