Shop theft suspect arrested followed dramatic foot chase through centre of Wednesbury

A shop theft suspect was stopped on his tracks by neighbourhood police officers after attempting to escape in a foot chase through Wednesbury town centre.

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Officers from Wednesbury Neighbourhood Policing team responded to calls around a shop theft in the town centre on Wednesday afternoon (June 11) and, upon arrival, chased after, caught and arrested the suspect.

The suspect was arrested following a foot chase in the centre of Wednesbury. Photo: Wednesbury Town Police
The suspect was arrested following a foot chase in the centre of Wednesbury. Photo: Wednesbury Town Police

A spokesman for Wednesbury Town Police said: "Wednesbury NHT responded to a call on the Town Link Radio regarding a shop theft which had just taken place and arrested the below person after a foot chase.

"Another positive joint result for ourselves and the Town Centre Stores."