A suspected thief was arrested after police chased down a bus leaving the scene of a reported shop theft.
The incident took place in Oswestry town centre on Sunday (October 11) afternoon, with the suspect apprehended in Weston Rhyn by officers from the Oswestry Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Stolen property was recovered.
A spokesman for the Oswestry Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "Yesterday afternoon, officers received a report of a shop theft from a business in Oswestry town centre.
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"The suspect had left the area on a bus, but officers from Oswestry Safer Neighbourhood Team quickly identified the route, intercepted the bus and located the suspect in Weston Rhyn.
"The individual was arrested and the stolen property was recovered."
They continued: "Officers secured key evidence including CCTV footage and witness statements.
"This evidence will support a positive outcome, whether through a prosecution or, where appropriate, an Out of Court Disposal."
Out of court disposals can include educational interventions, reparative actions, or behaviour-focused courses as alternatives to prosecution, provided eligibility criteria are met.
The spokesman said: "We remain committed to tackling shop theft and supporting local businesses.
"Oswestry SNT continues to work closely with retailers, town centre businesses and partner agencies including Street Rangers, the BID and CCTV operators, to identify offenders, prevent crime and keep our town centre a safe place for everyone."
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