Police report to look for smashed up van in Sheffield leads to arrest of man wanted for burglary

A man wanted on suspicion of burglary was brought into custody after police were told to look out for a distinctive smashed-up van in Sheffield.
Alastair Ulke
By Alastair Ulke
Published 1st Aug 2022, 09:31 BST
Updated 1st Aug 2022, 09:31 BST
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Sheffield’s North East Policing Team arrested the male this morning (August 1) after a tip off to look for the ‘worse for wear’ white Citreon.

It wasn’t long before they came across the beaten-up vehicle on Ellesmere Green, Burngreave, which featured a broken windscreen, battered door and a black plastic big bag taped to the bonnet.

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A man wanted on suspicion of burglary was brought into custody after police were told to look out for a distinctive smashed-up van in SheffieldA man wanted on suspicion of burglary was brought into custody after police were told to look out for a distinctive smashed-up van in Sheffield
A man wanted on suspicion of burglary was brought into custody after police were told to look out for a distinctive smashed-up van in Sheffield
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An officer wrote on Facebook how the driver had a “wildly elaborate” story about trying to get the van repaired on Sunday.

But upon his arrest, officers found the unsightly Citroen had allegedly been used in a residential burglary and the driver was wanted as a suspect.

The male was also reportedly wanted to “a raft of driving offences”.

South Yorkshire Police has been contacted for a comment about the man’s identity and the nature of the burglary.