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Suspected thief arrested after footchase at Bentley Bridge

A man was arrested by police after a theft at a Black Country shopping centre.

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The scene. Photo: Wednesfield Police

The incident on Saturday took place at TK Maxx in Bentley Bridge shopping centre, Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Police said the suspect had also breached a court order which prevented him from entering the shopping centre, located on Wednesfield Road.

Security staff were chasing the man on foot when police arrived.

Wednesfield Police tweeted: "We responded to assist TK Maxx and site security, who were in foot pursuit of a shoplifter who had stolen goods.

"The male, who had also breached his court conditions - NOT to enter Bentley Bridge, was detained and arrested

"Stolen goods recovered and returned."

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