Two teenagers have been arrested and knives were seized following a police manhunt.
The pair fled from a reportedly stolen vehicle in the Baldwins Lane area, Croxley Green, after patrolling officers spotted them yesterday evening (October 12).
One was caught quickly while the second escaped at around 9.35pm - sparking a manhunt involving the police dog unit.
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PD Bonnie tracked the second suspect through a park and wooded area before finding him hiding in a bush.
The vehicle was recovered and two knives were found inside, Herts Police said.
PD Bonnie attended Croxley Green after two males decamped from a car. One was detained by local officers. Bonnie tracked the second through a park and wooded area and located him hidden in a bush. Arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and possession of offensive weapon. pic.twitter.com/WBh8Wql7kp
— BCH Police Dogs (@BCHPoliceDogs) October 12, 2022
Two boys from Thornton Heath, aged 16 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle and possessing a knife.
The 17-year-old was also further arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class B drug after cannabis was found in the search.
They both remain in police custody at this time.
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