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Police dog finds bumbling would-be thief in shed

A bumbling would-be thief was found hiding in a garden shed by a police dog after it was alleged he attempted to steal a car.

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Police dog Brooke was the hero as a 29-year-old man was discovered inside a shed in Cramlington Road, Great Barr.

The man, from West Bromwich, was arrested on suspicion of trying to steal a vehicle on Booths Farm Road.

Police were called at 2am yesterday following reports of an attempted theft.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "The male remains in police custody while inquiries continue."

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