Police find suspect burglar behind shop counter

A suspect burglar was found by police behind a shop counter after officers responded to a call for help.

Police were alerted to the break-in in Church Street, Edwinstowe just after 1:30am this morning.

Alcohol, cigarettes and vapes were recovered at the scene, where a 34-year-old man arrested on suspicion of burglary, theft and possessing a class B drug.

He remains in police custody.

PC Amy McMillan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“When we learn of a break-in in progress we will always respond immediately.

“On this occasion that very quick response allowed us to locate a suspect inside the store and recover a significant quantity of items.”