A burglary suspect was found behind an Edwinstowe shop counter after officers responded to a call for help.
Police were alerted to the break-in in Church Street, Edwinstowe, at 1.33am on Wednesday morning and arrived at the scene a short time later.
After gaining access to the store, they soon found a suspect crouching behind the shop counter.
Alcohol, cigarettes and vapes were recovered at the scene, where a 34-year-old man arrested on suspicion of burglary, theft and possessing a class B drug.
He remains in police custody.
PC Amy McMillan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“When we learn of a break-in in progress we will always respond immediately.
“On this occasion that very quick response allowed us to locate a suspect inside the store and recover a significant quantity of items.”
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