Driver attempted quick getaway after stolen van reported in Derbyshire village
A driver suspected of stealing a van attempted to evade police by making a dangerous getaway before being chased down and arrested.
The van was seen leaving the Creswell area following reports of a burglary yesterday (February 5).
After seeing police, the driver failed to stop and instead drove dangerously before heading off-road.
The driver then abandoned the vehicle and ran off through a stream but was swiftly captured by police and arrested.
The van turned out to have been stolen on false plates.