POLICE looking into a spate of burglaries have arrested one suspect and are investigating others - thanks to information from the public.
Officers have been investigating a spate of burglaries and other crimes in the Peterlee, Horden and Blackhall areas.
A spokesperson for Peterlee Police said last night: "We have identified a number of persons who are suspected of being responsible.
"At present, one has been arrested and charged with various offences including burglary, and investigations are ongoing into further suspects and offences.
"We would like to thank members of the public for information which has lead to this result."
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