THREE teenagers from Launceston have been arrested following the theft of a vehicle in Launceston.

Devon and Cornwall Police were notified of the heft of a vehicle from a property in Launceston in the early hours of August 15.

The incident saw the vehicle leave the scene in convoy and was located unoccupied a short time later in Crediton.

The police has detailed that following enquiries a second vehicle that was travelling with the stolen vehicle was forcibly stopped by officers in Shaldon.

After being stopped, the occupants of the vehicle then fled, however, with the assistance of members of the public, police confirmed that they were able to make three arrests.

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “A 19-year-old man from Torquay has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, burglary and theft.

“A 16-year-old boy from Paignton was arrested on suspicion of two burglaries and an attempted robbery.

“A 19-year-old man from Paignton has been arrested on suspicion of two thefts of a motor vehicle, two burglaries, attempted robbery and assault.

“All three suspects have been released on Police bail while enquiries continue.”