Two arrested in connection with break in at housing development in Nuneaton

Two men were arrested in the early hours of this morning after officers discovered several new build houses had been broken into in Nuneaton.

Officers in an unmarked car were patrolling the area in response to a recent series of break ins at housing developments across the county.

After coming across the break ins, the officers quickly identified a suspect vehicle. They reported it driving at them as they attempted to stop it.

A short time later the officers received reports that the car had been involved in a collision nearby and after fleeing the scene on foot the two men were arrested.

A 33-year-old man from Nuneaton and a 27-year-old man of no fixed abode were arrested on suspicion of burglary and going equipped.

Detective Inspector Chris Cook, from Nuneaton Serious and Organised Crime Team, said: “This arrest was thanks to proactive policing in response to an ongoing issue in the area.

“So if you are coming into the county to steal from new-build properties be warned, we have increased high-visibility and unmarked patrols looking for you.

“I’d also like to warn people that despite these being thefts from new builds they are still classed as residential burglaries and carry a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

“We will continue to patrol housing developments to deter and catch offenders. The public can help by reporting any suspicious activity to us by calling 999.

“I’d also appeal to builders and scrap metal dealers in the area to let us know if they have been offered any new boilers recently.”

Anyone with information can go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or call 101. If you believe a crime is in progress call 999.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.