THREE men suspected of being involved in a number of burglaries on businesses and homes in the Guisborough area have been arrested by police after a short pursuit.

The men were in a black Renault Clio which failed to stop for a police car in the early hours of this morning (Monday, January 11).

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said after a short pursuit, the Clio was abandoned in Kirkleatham Woods, near Redcar, and the men were arrested.

One was found hiding in undergrowth by police dog Elsa.

The Northern Echo:

Police dog Elsa found one of the three men hiding in undergrowth. Picture: Cleveland Dog Support Unit.

Officers found a large number of tools in the car.

Anyone with any information or sightings of the car can call Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.