At 02:30 hours this morning (Friday 22nd April 2016) a resident of Shadsworth, Blackburn, contacted the police regarding the suspicious behaviour of two men on the residential estate.
When a police patrol attended to investigate it encountered a Mercedes Van driving erratically in the area.
The police officers began to follow the van and its speed increased until, after a short chase, it suddenly stopped and the two male passengers ran off.
Stringent police fitness tests ensured the officers were up to the task and the two men were caught and detained.
The men were searched and certain property relating to industrial premises in Darwen was discovered.
When these premises were checked by police it was discovered that they had been subject of a burglary during which the Mercedes van the men had been driving had been stolen.
Also stolen from the burglary was a second van and a Range Rover; all the vehicles stolen with keys.
With the men arrested and detained, a search of the area where the men had first been seen acting suspiciously was undertaken.
The second stolen van and the stolen Range Rover were discovered within a quarter mile radius.
The responsible actions of a member of the public led to the arrest of two men for burglary, the recovery of over £40,000 of stolen vehicles, oh, and the two men were also wanted by the police in connection with other offences.
Not a bad job all-round and thanks again, to the public.
If you think it is suspicious – report it.
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