Would-be burglar caught 'stealing whisky' from Sheffield Tesco store in overnight raid

A would-be burglar caught stealing whisky from Tesco in Sheffield city centre was detained thanks to a vigilante member of the public.
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Officers were called to the Express store on Howard Lane in the early hours of this morning (Monday, April 20) following a call from a member of the public.

A 48-year-old man was found in possession of stolen items and subsequently detained for commercial burglary.

It is understood he allegedly stole a quantity of whisky. He remains in police custody.