Man arrested following criminal damage to cars in Warlingham
Submitted: 08/02/2010 08:43:37
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Man arrested following criminal damage to cars in Warlingham
An unemployed man has been arrested after a number of cars were damaged in Warlingham on Wednesday evening (3 February).
Local Neighbourhood Specialist Officer PC Martin Bassom was patrolling the area at about 8.30pm when he received a report that wing-mirrors were being kicked off cars parked in Limpsfield Road.
PC Bassom immediately deployed to the scene and saw two cars had been damaged. He arrested a man on suspicion of causing criminal damage and also on suspicion of stealing two bottles of gin and 24 cans of lager from nearby Sainsbury’s.
PC Bassom said: “Damaging cars in this way is just a mindless act of vandalism to innocent people’s property. I’m hopeful more witnesses will come forward so we can ensure justice is done.
“As a local Safer Neighbourhood Team we are determined to crackdown on criminal damage and those who break the law. I was able to quickly deploy to this incident and I hope our swift action and rapid arrest reassures the community that Surrey Police takes your concerns very seriously.”
A 21-year-old man from Warlingham has been released on police bail until 16 March pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to call Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222 quoting TD/10/555 or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers free of charge on 0800 555 111.
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