Two teenagers were arrested after an off-duty police officer, the force’s helicopter and a sniffer dog helped foil a burglary.
The two teenagers were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning after the off-duty officer noticed three people acting suspiciously in the Weston Favell area of Northampton.
One was arrested at the scene of the burglary, while another was tracked with the help of the helicopter and the force dog unit.
Police say the burglary is being linked to at least two further offences.
A police spokesman said: “A 15-year-old boy was arrested at the scene for dwelling burglary. The force helicopter and dog unit were utilised which resulted in a further arrest of a 19-year-old man for theft of motor vehicle.
“Both have been delay charge bailed with conditions, however, the driver was in breach of court bail for other matters so was further detained for court.
“The vehicle had been stolen in a car key burglary that occurred in the Weston Favell area of Northampton some time between December 31 and January 1. “Offenders then committed a second offence some time on Monday, January 1, where number plates were removed from a vehicle in the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton and placed on the stolen vehicle.
“The force is working to reduce vehicle crime as part of Operation Guardian. Enforcement activity will continue across the county to send a clear message to offenders that this type of crime will not be tolerated.”
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