Two arrested following suspicious report of stolen van in Mansfield

Officers located the white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in Top Valley, Nottingham, about 30 minutes after it was reported stolen from Leeming Street, Mansfield town centre, on Tuesday, November 29, at aboutt 11.30am.

Following inquiries, officers suspected the report was not genuine.

After locating the van, a 28-year-old woman seen driving the vehicle was arrested and taken into custody.

Minutes later, a second suspect – a 33-year-old man – was arrested on a bus travelling from Mansfield to Nottingham after officers tracked his movements.

The pair have both been bailed while inquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Luke Todd, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers did a great job in tracking down the van and detaining two suspects at separate locations within an hour of this report.

“A team of detectives are now working hard to fully understand the true nature of this case, so any criminality can be uncovered and appropriate action taken.”