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Man arrested on suspicion of burgling wheelbarrows and making off without paying for fuel in Newport

A man has been arrested after wheelbarrows were stolen in a burglary in Newport.

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Around 11.05pm on Monday night West Mercia Police said officers received a report of a burglary at a store in Chetwynd End.

Wheelbarrows were stolen from the store along with items from a nearby garage and a vehicle made off without paying for fuel.

Officers responded and a short time later located and arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of burglary, theft from a store and making off without payment.

The stolen wheelbarrows were recovered by police and a vehicle seized.

The man remains in custody as enquiries continue.