THE driver of a van has been arrested after items were stolen from a premises in Andover.

Hampshire Constabulary were called on Thursday, June 13 after a van was allegedly sighted leaving the scene of a theft from a rural premises in Andover.

A witness followed the van before it was stopped by police. After searching the vehicle, officers located a number of stolen goods in the van.

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The van that was stopped by officers (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

The driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of theft.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Roads Policing unit shared the news on its Facebook account. It said: "This van was sighted leaving the scene of a theft from a rural premises in Andover.

"It was followed by a witness. We located the vehicle and brought it to a stop. The stolen goods were located in the and the driver has been arrested by the Sgt for theft!"

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said 'enquiries are ongoing'.