Just after midnight on Tuesday 23 September, england/south-west/england/south-west/wiltshire/”>wiltshire/”>Wiltshire Police were called to John Coles park/”>Park...

Published: 8:37 pm September 25, 2025
Updated: 11:23 am October 13, 2025
Midnight Break-In Sees Chainsaws and Garden Tools Stolen – UKNIP

Just after midnight on Tuesday 23 September, england/south-west/england/south-west/wiltshire/”>wiltshire/”>Wiltshire Police were called to John Coles park/”>Park in wales/Chippenhamchippenham-wales/”>chippenham/”>Chippenham. Burglars broke into a storage unit, making off with several chainsaws and garden tools. Witnesses spotted two males carrying stolen gear nearby, sparking a swift police response.

CCTV Leads to Quick Arrests

Thanks to CCTV footage, officers zeroed in on a suspect. A 19-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday 24 September at around 5.30pm. The following morning, a 16-year-old boy was also taken into custody. Both remain held in Melksham for questioning.

Police Praise Community for Spotting Suspicious Behaviour

Insp Pete Foster said: “These arrests came about following police enquiries and diligent members of our community raising concerns regarding suspicious behaviour. It’s really important that if you see somebody acting in a suspicious manner to alert police so we can further investigate.”

Help Wiltshire Police Catch More Crooks

Anyone with info on the burglary is urged to get in touch. Email [email protected] quoting crime reference number 54250128175. uknip.co.uk/where/united-kingdom/england/south-west/wiltshire

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE