Derbyshire drivers carrying ‘theft kit’ arrested in stolen van

Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of theft this morning after their stolen van was intercepted by Derbyshire Police.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 16th Nov 2021, 09:19 BST
The police made three discoveries after stopping a van near Bolsover.The police made three discoveries after stopping a van near Bolsover.
The police made three discoveries after stopping a van near Bolsover.

The Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit pulled the van over in Palterton, near Bolsover, at around 7.30am.

The vehicle itself was stolen from Chesterfield, and was running on cloned plates.

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In the back of the van, police also found a stolen road roller from Alfreton.

The DRPU said that, in the front of the vehicle, they found “all the kit for more thefts.” Two suspects were taken into custody.