Man arrested in connection with burglaries after pursuit in Salisbury
He was stopped in the early hours
A man has been arrested in connection with a number of burglaries, after a short police pursuit in Salisbury.
At approximately 3am this morning (Friday 17th June), the force received a report of a burglary at an address in Butts Road.
Officers conducted area searches and attempted to stop a Skoda Superb in the area.
The vehicle failed to stop for officers and collided a short while later with a Ford Transit van.
Damage was also caused to a wall as a result.
The driver then fled the scene of the crash on foot, before later being found in a garden in Castle Road.
Police also found out that the Skoda has been stolen from an address in Avon Terrace earlier in the evening.
A local man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, failing to stop following a collision, dangerous driving, two counts of burglary, drug driving and aggravated vehicle taking.
He was taken to Melksham custody for questioning.
Det Insp Dean Garvin, of Salisbury CID, said:
“After some quick-thinking by our Community Policing Teams, detectives are now investigating a number of burglaries that took place overnight. I am pleased to report that one man has been arrested and is currently in custody.
"Enquiries are continuing – if you have any information either related to the two burglaries already reported, or you are aware of any suspicious activity overnight in the Salisbury area, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information should call 101 and ask to speak with Salisbury CID, quoting crime reference number 54220062630.
You can also be provided information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.