Pensioner caught by police in car chase

A pensioner allegedly raided a shop before he was caught driving away from the scene by police. The 67-year-old man allegedly raided a Co-op store in Kilgetty on Wednesday where police said he took valuable goods before making off in a car.

Staff at the store called Dyfed-Powys Police and officers pursued the pensioner and a 46-year-old man before using specialist equipment to bring the vehicle to an abrupt stop.

After being caught by the force's roads policing unit the pair were arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop. They both remain in custody as police inquiries continue.

A police statement reads: "Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of a high value shoplifting offence at the Co-op store in Kilgetty at around 3.35pm on Wednesday, January 28. A large amount of alcohol as well as other items had been taken from the store.

"Working on information provided by the caller, officers from the roads policing unit (RPU) were able to swiftly work closely with control room staff and identify a vehicle of interest and mobilise several cars to locate the vehicle a short time later, heading east.

"The safety of all those involved was the priority and specialist tactical pursuit and containment (TPAC) advice was obtained.

"Following constant observation of the vehicle as it travelled, three RPU cars successfully stopped it safely on a back road approaching Hendy, with no damage or injuries.

"Officers carried out checks at the roadside, and as a result of the stop two individuals, a 67-year-old man and a 46-year-old man, were arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and remain in police custody at this time whilst inquiries continue.

"Thanks to the rapid response of our specialist RPU, officers were able to act promptly on intelligence – tackling crime and helping to prevent further offences."