Police swoop to catch burglars in Conwy after property owner spots them on Ring doorbell

Two men are in police custody this morning after being arrested following a report of a burglary in progress in Conwy last night (Monday, December 19).

Officers received a 999 call at 9.50pm after the owner of a property on Llanrwst Road saw, via his Ring doorbell, that two people had forced entryand left a short time later.

A large number of police teams were sent to the area, including local police, the dog section, the drone team, firearms officer and National Police Air Service helicopter and a search was carried out.

North Wales Police said: “Following a search in an extremely rural location, two suspects were located via the helicopter’s heat source. Officers were guided to them and they were promptly arrested.

“The 44 and 26-year-old men were both arrested on suspicion of burglary and both remain in police custody.

“Anyone who lives in the area and witnessed suspicious activity last night is asked to contact North Wales Police via the live webchat or by calling 101, quoting reference number 22000934777.”