Police helicopter joins hunt for suspected burglar, 15, in Leeds

A police helicopter has been drafted in after two suspected burglars were spotted in Leeds this afternoon.
The two wanted teenagers were spotted in the Acre Road area of Middleton. Picture: GoogleThe two wanted teenagers were spotted in the Acre Road area of Middleton. Picture: Google
The two wanted teenagers were spotted in the Acre Road area of Middleton. Picture: Google

Officers on the ground have arrested one suspect so far but are still hunting for a 15-year-old boy.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said warrants had been issued for the arrest of two teenagers, who are both suspected of burglary.

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He said a sighting of the pair had been made in the Acre Road area of Middleton at around 4.14pm today

Police sent to the scene arrested a 17-year-old boy, but the younger suspect remains at large.

A National Police Air Service helicopter is working with officers as the search continues.