Arrest made following foot chase in Smethwick
Officers have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of going equipped for theft
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West Midlands Police rushed to the scene of Victoria Road just after 11pm on November 3 to reports of suspicious activity at the property in Smethwick.
Officers were quickly on the scene, where they discovered a man attempting to break into a property, upon being spotted the man made off.
A 40-year-old man was arrested following a brief chase on foot.
A hammer and crowbar were discovered and the man is currently in custody on suspicion of going equipped for theft.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We've seized a hammer, and a crowbar and made an arrest after responding to suspicious activity in Smethwick.
"Officers were quickly on the scene and a man ran off. However, following a brief foot chase a 40-year-old was arrested."
