Two arrests after fuel stolen in Cleveland
The arrests occurred after police responded to a break-in at a building site in Guisborough
Last updated 25th Feb 2024
Two men have been arrested after fuel was stolen from industrial sites in Redcar and Cleveland.
The arrests occurred after Cleveland Police responded to reports of a break-in at a building site in the Guisborough area on Wednesday evening.
A vehicle was stopped by the Greater Eston Neighbourhood Policing Team, with a search finding a number of fuel containers, some of which contained fuel.
Two men, aged 36 and 39, were arrested on suspicion of a number of theft offences.
A 39-year-old man was further arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs following a property search.
Both men have been bailed in connection with the theft and drug offences.
A 39-year-old man has been charged with driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and failing to provide a sample.
He's due to appear before Teesside Magistrates Court in March.