(Image: DURHAM POLICE)
A man has been arrested, and police are tracking a second suspect after 'suspicious activity' involving car door handles was reported in County Durham.
Officers from Durham Police were called to reports of two suspects trying car door handles in Lorimer Close in Sedgefield in the early hours of this morning (October 26).
A police dog who was sent to the scene (Image: DURHAM POLICE)
The dog unit attended and conducted a search of the area, with one man being arrested on suspicion of theft and taken into custody, where he remains.
A second suspect remains outstanding, and an investigation is ongoing.
A spokesperson for Durham Police said: "This is your reminder now that the nights are drawing in; please make sure your properties are locked up, and your vehicles are fully secured when they are unattended.
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"An insecure building or vehicle can attract opportunistic theft, which we all want to prevent.
"Never leave valuables or car keys near open windows or doors and always try to keep them out of sight, ideally in a Faraday bag.
"We will continue to carry out proactive patrols across the area, but should you see anything suspicious, please report it."