A man has been arrested following the theft of a generator in north Northumberland.
It was reported that several males were located by Northumbria Police in a disused quarry, one of whom was arrested as the generator was recovered from one of two white Ford Transit vans. A Volkswagen Golf also left the scene.
It appears that the machinery was stolen and driven to the location to transfer diesel from the generator to a large tank located within one of the vans.
Read more: Ponteland pensioner admits smothering her 81-year-old husband after a disagreement over finances
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At around 7.05pm yesterday (Tuesday) police received a report that a generator had been stolen from a roadworks site near to Coquet Bridge in Alwinton, Northumberland.
"Enquiries are ongoing and a 26-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of theft. He remains in police custody at this time.
"Anyone with information which could assist police should get in touch using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website or by calling 101 quoting reference NP-20220920-0964."
Read next
-
Morpeth pervert with 'Jimmy Savile' email address had vile abuse images including torture and rape
-
Stakeford pervert jailed for attempted rape and sexual assault of two schoolgirls
-
Ponteland rapist's attack brought to an end when brave victim punched him in the face
-
Northumberland man spared prison for £6,000 cocaine stash he was looking after for a friend
-
Northumberland arsonist torched employer's van in revenge for not being paid promptly
