Man, 24, arrested on suspicion of car theft at Rose Street in Accrington

A 24-year-old man has been arrested following a car theft in Accrington.

Hyndburn Police were alerted to a vehicle that was reported stolen from Rose Street in Accrington around 11.45am yesterday.

Shortly after it was located parked up on Wilfred Street.

Hyndburn Police were alerted to a vehicle that was reported stolen from Rose Street in Accrington around 11.45am yesterday. Shortly after it was located parked up on Wilfred Street.placeholder image
Hyndburn Police were alerted to a vehicle that was reported stolen from Rose Street in Accrington around 11.45am yesterday. Shortly after it was located parked up on Wilfred Street. | Hyndburn Police

Officers attended and carried out a number of enquiries at the location and as a result of these enquiries, a 24‑year‑old male was identified and has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

He remains in police custody, while the investigation continues.

Police appealing for anyone who may have CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage, or who witnessed anything suspicious in the Rose Street or Wilfred Street areas, to please come forward.

If you have any information that may assist police contact them on 101 or report online at https://orlo.uk/uW643 and quote log 470 of today, when getting in touch.

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