Five in custody after vehicle stopped in Stow-on-the-Wold

Four men and a 16-year-old boy are in police custody after being arrested in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of going equipped to steal.

At around 2.15am today (Thursday 2 May), officers stopped a car on Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold after they smelt a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle revealed angle grinders, head torches, balaclavas, gloves and replacement number plates – items which could be used to commit a burglary.

Four men from Bristol, aged between 22 and 26 and a 16-year-old boy, also from Bristol, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal and possession of a class B drug.

They remain in police custody for questioning.

Investigating officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area last night to get in contact.

Information can be submitted by completing the following form online and quoting incident number 21 of 2 May: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/    

Alternatively, you can call 101 and quote the same incident number or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.