Thief jumps into canal in Wednesfield
A thief jumped into a canal in an attempt to flee police in Wednesfield.
Five alleged shoplifters were arrested in total at Bentley Bridge Retail Park yesterday and hundreds of pounds worth of goods were recovered.
Wednesfield Police tweeted saying: "The team have been busy today @BBShoppingPark.
"Five shoplifters arrested. One even jumped into the canal in a failed attempt to get away.
"Hundreds of pounds worth of goods recovered.
"Three of the offenders arrested were also wanted for multiple offences.
"Also big thanks to @ResponseWMP."
