Three arrested following burglary in Telford

Thieves forced their way into the property at Muxton Lane some time between 7.45am and 1pm yesterday.

Offenders forced open a side door before carrying out a search of the property and stealing items from within, including an ipad, a Dell laptop, a Samsung notepad, a bicycle and a 40inch Samsung television. They then made their escape.

At around 12.30pm a man who was out jogging saw some individuals allegedly acting suspiciously in the Thornton Park Avenue area of Muxton.

The man alerted a neighbour and police were called. The jogger then gave chase.

A police search was carried out using police dogs and the police helicopter.

Three males - one aged 17 and the other two aged 18 - were arrested by police.

They were taken to Malinsgate Police Station for questioning on suspicion of burglary, where they still remain.

Detective Inspector Pete Brophy has today urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

He said: "A member of the public called police to report suspicious activity in the Muxton area.

"Three individuals were arrested by officers in Marshbrook Way and Granville Country Park.

"We are eager to speak to anyone who has any information in relation to the incident of burglary at the address in Muxton Lane or the incident that took place in Thornton
Park Avenue or any other incidents in the area."

He added: "Police in Telford are working extremely hard to prevent and detect incidents of burglary across the borough. We do however need the public's help. If you are out going about your daily business and come across any suspicious individuals or vehicles then please call police. We will act upon any information passed to us.

"Working together with members of the public, we will all help to make Telford & Wrekin a safer place to live and work."

If you have information then please call us on the new non-emergency number 101 or information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.