Two arrested after £4,000 of damage caused during business break-in

Two men have been arrested after around £4,000 of damage was caused during a business break-in in Lichfield on Sunday (20 January). 

Police were called at 6.15pm to the premises near Wood End Lane, Fradley, following reports of an attempted burglary.

Officers attended and found substantial damage, valued in the region of £2,000 to £4,000, had been caused to a number of trailers as well as around 40 boxes containing laptops and clothing.

It is believed that offenders then used one of the trailers to attempt to transport the laptops away from the scene before they were apprehended by officers.

A grey Nissan Qashqai which was parked nearby was also seized by officers.
Nothing was reported stolen.

Two men were arrested a short time later.

A 31-year-old man, from the Wolverhampton area, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle.

A 33-year-old man, from the Willenhall area, was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

Both men have since been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

Anyone with information that could help the police with their inquiries, is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on Facebook, Twitter, or call 101, quoting incident number 578 of 30 January.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.