A man has been arrested after stealing a vehicle and burglary of a house while also allegedly being responsible for ramming an SUV into a North East business.

Detectives originally launched an appeal yesterday about an allegedly ram-raid at a Middlesbrough business in the early hours of Thursday, November 17.

The incident saw an dark SUV type vehicle into the shutters of Arncliffe Stores on West Lane in the town.

However, police are also aware of a two-in-one burglary at an address on Westwood Avenue, Middlesbrough on the same day and believe the incidents are linked.

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A 25-year-old man has been arrested and interviewed about the house burglary and theft of a car and released on bail while enquiries into both alleged incidents continue.

The vehicle allegedly stolen has been described as a black Audi Q with a part registration of 62JUA and is believed to have significant damage to the rear, boot and rear lights area.

A spokesperson from Cleveland Police said: “We would appeal for anyone who has seen this vehicle or who knows its current whereabouts – potentially still within the Middlesbrough area - to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 207987.”

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