Two men arrested for pedal bike theft in Southampton

Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of pedal bikes in Southampton.

We were called at 2.26am today (1 March) to a block of flats in East Street, following a report that two pedal bikes had been stolen from a balcony using a large ladder.

Officers attended and made two arrests within the hour, one in Bernard Street and another in Eastgate Street.

The bikes were recovered and were returned to their owner.

A 26-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of theft of a pedal cycle and going equipped for theft.

An 18-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of theft of a pedal cycle, going equipped for theft and possession of a class B drug.

Both remain in custody at this time while enquiries continue.