Suspected Burglar Nabbed with Axe Arsenal in Croydon Sting
Police Spot Suspicious Motorist
On the evening of Monday, 28 September 2020, officers noticed a dodgy car cruising through town. They tailed the vehicle as it left Kent, staying hot on its trail.
Catch in Croydon Backed by Met Police
The chase ended in Croydon when a Metropolitan Police patrol helped pull the car over. The driver, a 38-year-old man from Thornton Heath, London, was quickly identified as a burglary suspect wanted in Bedfordshire.
Tools of Crime Found, Multiple Charges Laid
A search uncovered a stash of weapons: two axes, a crowbar, and gloves. The driver faced a slew of charges, including:
- Burglary suspicion
- Possession of offensive weapons in public
- Going equipped to steal
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Driving without a proper licence
- Driving uninsured
He was arrested on the spot and taken into custody. The following day, he was granted bail to return on 31 October.
