Men arrested during suspected burglary as police find pockets stuffed with jewellery

Police have detained two men on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle after they were found with their pockets filled with jewellery.

On Monday 4 September, police responded to reports of a break-in in progress in Newlyn Gardens, Aspley.

Officers reportedly arrived at the address just minutes after the initial report was made at approximately 9:30pm.

Upon arriving, officers heard the sound of breaking glass and found two people inside the property.

The suspects attempted to run after spotting the officers, however, were detained outside and searched.

Jewellery was discovered in the men’s pockets, as well as a car key for a vehicle parked outside of the home on Newlyn Garden’s which had been reported as stolen in a separate burglary in Leicestershire.

Detective Sergeant Nigel Malik, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Thanks to the fast response time of our officers, we were able to interrupt this break-in as it was taking place

and prevent any items from being stolen.

“After detaining two suspects at the scene, we also managed to seize a set of car keys that were taken during a separate break-in, so this was obviously a great result.

“Nottinghamshire Police takes all reports of burglary extremely seriously as we understand how much of a negative impact this crime can have on people’s lives, in a multitude of

different ways.

“We also fully appreciate how important it is that we get to these reports as quickly as possible, as we managed to do in this instance, and the public can have a major role in

helping us do this.”

The men, aged 19 and 41, were arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle. The 41-year-old was also arrested for a racially aggravated public order offence.

Detective Sergeant Nigel Malik, said: “If you suspect a burglary is taking place at your home, or in a neighbouring property, don’t hesitate, but call 999 in an emergency so that we can

act.

“The public should also report break-ins that are not in the process of taking place to 101.

Our inquiries are still ongoing into the burglary in Newlyn Gardens, so we’d ask anyone with information to call us on this number, quoting incident 873 of 4 September 2023.”