Thick as thieves?! Suspected car thief near Rugby left in the lurch after 'friends' drive off when police arrive
The arresting officer, PC Michael Apps, said: “It’s always good to know who your mates are.”
A suspected car thief was left in the lurch after his 'friends' drove off when police arrived.
Officers spotted a stolen car being towed in Turnmill Road, LongLawford - but as they attempted to stop the cars, the lead car drove off, snapping the tow rope and leaving officers to arrest the man in the car being towed.
The 31-year-old man from Nuneaton was arrested on suspicion of theft.
The arresting officer, PC Michael Apps, said: “It’s always good to know who your mates are.”