A TEENAGE boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Bishop Auckland.
Police in the town carried out warrants at three addresses today following a recent spike in burglaries.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Detective Sergeant Clare Lambert, from Bishop Auckland CID said: “Residents are reminded to lock their doors and report any suspicious activity to police via 101 or 999 in an emergency.”
During the warrant, police also managed to recover a minibike which appeared to have been stolen.
Anyone who recognises the bike, or knows who it belongs to, is asked to call DS Lambert on 101.
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