Man arrested in Salisbury following burglary caught on CCTV
Officers stopped a man in his 20s on the Town Path in Harnham
A man's been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident that was captured on CCTV.
Police were called to an address in Harnham at around 9.30pm last night (Sunday 26th February), following reports that a man has been seen on a security camera, acting suspiciously in a garden.
When officers attended there was no sign of a suspect, but checks of the CCTV found a garden shed and two storage units had been broken into.
The pictures gave officers a clear clothing description, with searches carried out.
A man initially evaded police in Netherhampton Road, before later being stopped on the Town Path, near to the Old Mill pub, in Harnham.
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of burglary. and remains in police custody.
Police also tell us further investigations have found other properties on the same road had also been targeted.
Acting Sergeant Andy Windsor said:
“Thanks to the vigilant resident who reported their initial concerns, officers were able to attend the area quickly and extensively search the area. I am pleased we have one man in custody for questioning.
“We will be continuing our enquiries today and would ask any residents who believe their home or garden outbuildings were targeted overnight to contact us immediately. We'd also urge you to contact us if you find any suspicious items of clothing discarded in your garden overnight."
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call 101, quoting reference number 54230021367.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.