Robbers who stole van caught in Leeds after going wrong way on M62

Three people who stole a van in a robbery in Greater Manchester have been caught in Leeds after driving the wrong way on the M62.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 25th Mar 2019, 08:01 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2019, 09:08 BST
Three people who stole a van in a robbery in Manchester have been caught in Leeds after driving the wrong way on the M62.Three people who stole a van in a robbery in Manchester have been caught in Leeds after driving the wrong way on the M62.
Three people who stole a van in a robbery in Manchester have been caught in Leeds after driving the wrong way on the M62.

They were caught after the driver drove the wrong way on the M62 and ended up in the Farnley area of Leeds.

All three were arrested by West Yorkshire Police on Sunday, March 24.

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The tools and equipment in the stolen van were also recovered.

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"All three occupants arrested vehicle and property recovered. #Teamworkmakesthedreamwork."

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