Police have cordoned off the car wash since early on Monday morning
A 13-year-old boy is among nine people arrested after Croydon car wash was burgled during the early hours of Monday, August 24. Police were called to Best Hand Car Wash in Beddington Lane at 2.45am to reports of the ongoing incident.
Officers arrested nine males aged between 13 and 21 at the scene on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon. One of the men, aged 21, was also arrested for the suspected theft of a vehicle.
The group have all been bailed while police enquiries continue. The car wash near Beddington Park has been cordoned since Monday morning.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary at 2.45am on Monday, August 24 at a business premises on Beddington Lane, Sutton. Nine males, aged between 13 and 21, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon. One of the men, aged 21, was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a vehicle.
“They have all since been bailed, pending further police enquiries. No injuries were reported. A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 697/24AUG or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
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