Armed police stop car thief at Beaconsfield petrol station

On Thursday evening, officers spotted a Ford Focus which was known to have been stolen in a burglary in London.

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The Ford Focus had failed to stop for officers multiple times

After the vehicle had failed to stop for police officers multiple times around the Thames Valley, armed officers were on hand in Beaconsfield to ensure they did not make a break for it this time around.

At the Beaconsfield Services petrol station, the thief was greeted by armed response officers, roads policing officers and neighbourhood police.

Multiple police officers, including armed units, were on hand

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The vehicle has now been recovered for its owner.

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