Police dogs chase down two men suspected of breaking into Woodford Green bookmakers
Two men were arrested after attempting to steal a safe from a Coral in Woodford Green. Picture: @MetTaskforce - Credit: Archant
Two men have been detained after allegedly breaking into a Woodford Green bookmakers with crowbars and attempting to steal a safe.
The Metropolitan Police's dog support unit confirmed in a tweet that officers were called to the Coral store in Snakes Lane East last night (Wednesday, January 22), after reports of two men attempting to break in.
The unit tweeted: "Males run on sight of dogs.
"PD Gemma and PD Freya deployed and detained a suspect each in straight chase."
The police have also reveal they suspect the vehicle the suspects had been driving was stolen.
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The safe was returned to the property.
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for more information.
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