By Barrie Hudson – 10 April 2024
Crime
A person is in custody on suspicion of car interference in Swindon after being tracked by a police canine.
Shortly earlier than 3am at this time – 10 April – officers acquired a report from Lawns residents who noticed a person making an attempt automotive and van door handles within the space.
Officers attended, together with Police Dog Bree and handler, who helped to find a suspect in an alleyway close by following an space search.
The man, aged in his 40s and from Swindon, was arrested on suspicion of car interference. He stays in custody at Gablecross Police Station for additional questioning.
A police spokesperson stated: “We’d urge residents to make sure all automobiles are left locked in a single day and take away all valuables from inside if potential.
“Anyone with doorbell footage or CCTV which might help our enquiries ought to name 101 and quote crime reference quantity 54240040529.”