Police drivers, a drone pilot, and a dog handler combined forces to bring a suspected dangerous driver to justice.
Police were called shortly before 4am on Thursday following reports of suspicious activity on Erewash Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
As officers arrived, a car sped away from the scene and made off.
The car was tracked towards Newark and intercepted on the A617.
It was then pursued by expert police drivers before a Stinger device was used to deflate its tyres.
The driver continued towards the A1, where the vehicle was abandoned, and a suspect fled on foot into the darkness.
Officers continued their search with the assistance of a drone pilot and PD Russo, a police dog, along with his handlers.
After the drone detected a heat source in a nearby garden, Russo was deployed to investigate and soon detained a suspect found lying in the undergrowth.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped, dangerous driving, and failing to stop.
The car, which was found to be stolen, has now been recovered.
A device used for stealing cars was also seized, along with other items of interest.
Detective Sergeant Matt Dumbrell of Nottinghamshire Police said:
“This was a great team effort by multiple officers – from expert pursuit drivers and control room operators to our drone pilot and police dog handler.
“Working as a team, they combined to recover a stolen vehicle, detain a suspect, and – most importantly of all – protect the public from harm.
“Our investigation into this matter will now continue.”
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