Sunderland man arrested over theft of police car's blue lights

A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a police car's blue lights.
By Gavin Ledwith, Digital Specialist
Published 22nd Jan 2019, 12:47 BST
Updated 22nd Jan 2019, 12:53 BST
The theft took place near Sunderland's main railway station.The theft took place near Sunderland's main railway station.
The theft took place near Sunderland's main railway station.

British Transport Police (BTP) earlier this month launched a plea for help in connection with the disappearance of the lights from a vehicle parked outside Sunderland's main railway station over Christmas.

The incident happened on Wednesday, December 26, at 4.29am..

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BTP confirmed on Wednesday that a 28-year-old Sunderland man has been arrested and released while officers carry out further investigations.

A spokesman said: "Officers would like to thank those who assisted by sharing the appeal."

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