Northumbria Police are appealing for information following reports of theft and a suspected arson in Hexham.
Officers were contacted by a member of the public who witnessed an offender attempting to gain access to a shed on Haugh Lane at around 1am on Wednesday, September 21.
Northumbria Police say it was reported that the man had attempted to force entry to a shed, damaging it in the process. He has then gained access to an unlocked van and stolen a number of power tools, before making off from the area, say police.
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The investigators say the offender also reportedly set fire to a log pile on Haugh Lane, which subsequently caused damage to another shed and damaged the windows of a nearby house.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Haugh Lane, Hexham, on suspicion of burglary, theft from a vehicle and arson. He is currently in police custody helping with enquiries.
An investigation has since been launched into the incidents and officers are appealing for any other victims or witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information about the incident, can contact police via the ‘ Tell Us Something ’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting log 1242 280621. Alternatively, email 1452@northumbria.police.uk.
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