Man arrested in connection with Ashfield theft spree
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a total of 23 shop thefts in the Ashfield area.
Nottinghamshire Police is investigating multiple reports of thefts from retail premises in the district, with the most recent occurring at the BP garage in Sutton Road, Huthwaite on Monday March 30.
Detective Superintendent Kevin Broadhead, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our local communities and businesses are continuing to work through some incredibly challenging times and I would like to be absolutely clear that Nottinghamshire Police officers, staff and volunteers are continuing to proactively target anyone who we suspect may have been involved in committing offences in our county.
“Officers from a number of departments have searched relentlessly for suspects over the last few days and they will continue to offer their support to local business to protect them from offences, as well as locate and arrest the outstanding suspects.”
The man remains in police custody for questioning.