Following the recent spate of thefts from vans in the Launceston area, officers from have been conducting extensive enquiries.

Inspector Lynden Hughes of the Launceston Policing Sector said: “As a result of our investigations, on Thursday, January 24 West Midlands Police executed a warrant at an address in Coventry. One individual was arrested and interviewed by Devon and Cornwall officers.

“The individual concerned was released and remains under further investigation. The fact the we have elected this warrant in the Midlands indicated how far we believe criminals will travel to commit crime in our area. We are continuing to follow up on a number of active lines of enquiry.”