A suspected burglar was caught in double quick time after a man was spotted climbing through the window of a property.

Police were alerted and within half an hour of the call being made a 33-year-old was arrested on suspicion of burglary at Forman Street, Calne.

A police spokesman thanked the public for their help. A spokesman said: "Team 4 Response officers quickly arrived at the location and searched for the male. With the assistance of members of the community and local knowledge from Calne Neighbourhood officers, a male was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

"This was a great example of response officers, Calne Neighbourhood officers and members of the community working together to apprehend a suspect.

"We would like to pass on our thanks to all the members of the community who assisted us. This team work resulted in the male being arrested within 30 minutes of the initial call."