Police arrest three people as stolen items found near Hereford

PSCO Carol Marsh said one of the men had been sent back to prison, with another also wanted on warrant.

She said there had been recent reports of burglaries and thefts in Madley, Eaton Bishop, Kingstone and other surrounding villages, with items recovered.

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After the first two arrests on April 6, another man was arrested on April 8 and officers searched his home in Eaton Bishop.

That led to the recovery of "suspected to be stolen property", PSCO Marsh said on Tuesday.

"These offences won’t be tolerated and we will deal with those committing them robustly," she said.

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The items found included chainsaws, a satnav, television and lawnmower, as well as builders' radios and hand tools.

"If you’ve had anything stolen in the areas in the last few months and not reported it to the police, please contact the local SNT and we will see if we have your items," she added.

"If you’ve had any of the above stolen, please make contact with the SNT also."

Anyone with information should contact South Wye Safer Neighbourhood Team, or phone independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.