Police helicopter used to catch burglary suspect

Date published: 27 September 2013


Just after 11:20am this morning (Friday 27 September) police responded to a call from a resident on Alder Road, Castleton reporting an attempted burglary.

Officers attended the scene and requested back up after it was reported that the suspect had been seen. A police helicopter was then used in the Castleton area to locate the suspect.

A man was detained a short while later and property was recovered.

Enquires are ongoing.

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