Suspected thieves arrested after returning to same house where car was taken

A man and a 15-year-old teenager have been arrested following a vehicle theft in Oldham.

Police were called to Glenmore Drive in Failsworth at around 3am this morning (February 17) following reports that a car had been stolen from outside of a property.

Officers believe the suspects broke into the property and took the car keys before fleeing in the vehicle.

READ MORE: Remorseless killer who fled instead of helping girl, 11, as she lay dying in the road jailed for five years

The suspects then returned in an attempt to take a second vehicle from the address but were met by officers who detained them following a foot chase.

A 20-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

They remain in custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Rick Arthern, of Oldham's Divisional crime team, said: "This was a great result by the Oldham response policing team, in detaining the suspects.

“We as a team are dedicated to bringing offenders to justice, making Oldham a safer place to live.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 8946 quoting log 246 of February 17, 2022.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Sign up to the MEN email newsletters to get the latest on sport, news, what's on and more by following this link