Suspect arrested after Stourbridge residents alert police to man 'with knife' trying to break into cars
A man has been arrested after police were alerted by residents in an area of Stourbridge about a man trying to break into cars.
Police were called to Suffolk Drive, Withymoor shortly after midnight today (Wednesday, July 16).
Officers quickly arrived at the location and detained a man on suspicion of interfering with a vehicle.
A knife was recovered from the scene, leading to him also being arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife.
The 47-year-old remains in police custody helping officers with their enquiries.
A police spokesman said: "Vehicle crime is a priority for us here in Dudley Borough and our officers are working to tackle crime while also identify those involved in committing offences across the area. ]
"If you have information, please contact us on 101.
"For advice and tips on how to keep your car safe from criminals, take a look at our crime prevention pages online: Keeping vehicles safe | Crime prevention | West Midlands Police"
