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Officers in Hartlepool arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of a burglary early today, Thursday, September 10, as they investigated a report of a break-in.

Officers from CID gained entry to a property in the town and arrested a man who was attempting to hide beneath a pile of clothes and a suitcase.

Detective Constable Steve Ridsdale said: “If the team are looking for you, we will find you.”

A photo issued by Hartlepool CID after officers arrested a man on suspicion of burglary following a search.

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Burglary suspect nicked after 'game of hide and seek' with police searching house after break-in

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