A 23-year-old man has been sentenced after officers arrested him for stealing from a car, only six minutes after he committed the offence.
Ellis Rigby, of Broadbent Avenue, Latchford, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 August, where he was handed a community order.
On Saturday 2 August, officers in Latchford responded to reports that an unknown man had forcibly accessed a vehicle in the Gainsborough Road area and had stolen several items from inside.
Attending the scene, officers found a black Range Rover had been forcibly accessed and a number of items from inside had been stolen.
Whilst in the area, officers spotted a man matching a description given to them by the witnesses.
Just six minutes after receiving their initial call, officers arrested Ellis Rigby on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle.
He was charged the following day and remanded in custody.
Northern Inspector Karl Dickin said: “Our B-block response officers displayed an outstanding response following a report of a man breaking into a vehicle and stealing its owners’ personal belongings. Within just six minutes of the initial call to police the suspect, who has a history of interfering with vehicles, was successfully located and detained.
“The arrest resulted in the stolen goods, which included a designer watch that was being worn by the suspect upon his arrest, being recovered and reassurance provided to the victim.
“This prompt and decisive action reflects the dedication of our policing team. Their ability to respond with such speed and precision is a credit to the force and a clear demonstration of their commitment to protecting our communities.”
