Man wanted over Ipswich shop thefts arrested on Carr Street
A man wanted by police for multiple shop thefts across Ipswich was arrested on Carr Street on Friday, 16 October, after refusing to give officers his details, police said.
Why it matters: Police said officers only realised he was wanted after he would not say who he was, during a shift for the Town Centre Team.
The details: Officers encountered the man drinking alcohol and swearing in the street.
- His alcohol was confiscated.
- He would not provide his details when requested under Section 50 of the Police Reform Act.
- He began filming the officers while they spoke to him.
Police said the officers "soon realised that he wasn't giving his details because he was wanted by Police for multiple thefts from shops across Ipswich".
He was also arrested for a Section 5 public order offence.
What's next: The police have not confirmed whether the man has been charged.
What they're saying: "We continue to patrol the streets of Ipswich at all times of day and will always take strong action when dealing with crime in town," Ipswich Police said in the post.
The bottom line: A man who refused to give his details on Carr Street was arrested after officers found he was wanted for multiple shop thefts across Ipswich.
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