Mansfield shoplifting suspects ‘pulled over within minutes’

Two suspected shoplifters were arrested moments after a pair of coats were stolen from a shop in Mansfield.

Officers were alerted to the theft from TK Maxx shortly after 1.30pm on November 8.

The men were arrested after coats were stolen from TK Maxx. Photo: Googleplaceholder image
The men were arrested after coats were stolen from TK Maxx. Photo: Google

Within minutes, neighbourhood officers had pulled over a vehicle of interest in nearby Station Street.

The jackets were recovered and returned to the store at St Peter's Retail Park.

Two men, aged 24 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of theft.

Sgt Catherine Darby, of the town centre policing team, said: "Combatting shop theft remains a key local priority in Mansfield, which often involves people travelling by car to commit offences.

"Over the last couple of years, we've worked hard with retail partners to improve reporting and ensure that key information, such as vehicle registrations, is passed to us without delay.

"This was an excellent job by the officers involved and another good example of that work in action."

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