Man, 45, arrested in connection with investigation into theft from vehicle in Portsmouth

Officers investigating a theft of tools from a vehicle on Flying Bull Close, Portsmouth have this morning (Thursday 25 September) arrested a man from Hythe.

The 45-year-old was arrested in Hythe on suspicion of handling stolen goods. He remains in police custody at this time.

As well as the arrest, a large number of tools have also been seized, suspected to be stolen, and further enquiries are underway to determine this.

The theft from vehicle was reported to have occurred between 10am and 10.10am on Wednesday 10 September.

Today’s arrest was the result of a great joint effort by officers from Waterside Neighbourhood Policing Team and Portsmouth Neighbourhood Policing Team.