Wanted Leeds man arrested after theft from vehicle

A man who was on the run for several weeks has been arrested by police

Peter Whitley, from Leeds, who was previously the subject of a wanted persons appeal, has now been taken into custody.

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Peter Whitley.

Mr Whitley, aged 36, of no fixed address, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on Monday charged with theft from a motor vehicle in Rodley at the weekend.

He has been recalled to prison.

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