Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a car theft in Croydon.
A car was stolen along with several other items less than two days ago.
The men tried to flee the scene in the car but were stopped by Croydon Police.
The items have been returned to the victim.
#SYNDICATE11 Vehicle and several items stolen in a burglary less than 48 hours ago. Vehicle tried to make off but quickly stopped by units. Two males arrested for burglary and items returned to victim @MPSCroydon pic.twitter.com/ata1yqYO9A
— Violent Crime Taskforce (@MPSViolentCrime) July 5, 2022
A spokesperson for the Violent Crime Taskforce said: “Vehicle and several items stolen in a burglary less than 48 hours ago.
“Vehicle tried to make off but quickly stopped by units.
“Two males arrested for burglary and items returned to victim.”
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