Appeal after burglary in Coulby Newham

Two males were arrested and suspected drugs recovered after a vehicle allegedly stolen in a burglary was sighted by eagle-eyed officers.

Officers received a report of a burglary on Wednesday morning (18 January) around 6:50am on Southwood in Coulby Newham, whereby an Audi A7 and cash were stolen from an address.

On-duty armed response officers spotted the suspected stolen vehicle whilst on patrol in the Hartburn area of Stockton around 4am this morning, Thursday 19^th January, and when they attempted to stop it the driver made off from police and headed towards the Billingham area at speeds of over 100mph. 

A short pursuit took place before the vehicle came to a stop on Portrack Lane when it lost a tyre.

Two males aged 16 and 21 were arrested and a machete and suspected drugs were recovered from the vehicle.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drug driving, failing to stop, burglary and theft, possession of class B and C drugs, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and failing to provide a sample for analysis.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft, possession of class A drugs and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Both males remain in police custody at this time.

Officers are appealing for CCTV or ring doorbell footage of anyone acting suspiciously on Southwood in Coulby Newham around 6:50am on Wednesday 18^th December.

Footage can be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-burglary-in-coulby-newham

Anyone with information can call Middlesbrough CID on 101, quoting incident number 010507 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.