Huge police response as terrified residents catch South Yorkshire man breaking into their house

A huge police operation was launched after shocked residents returned home to find a man who had broken into their home.Â
Baslow sign - Credit: Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police SNTBaslow sign - Credit: Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police SNT
Baslow sign - Credit: Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police SNT

Terrified residents in Baslow returned home to find a man, wanted for more than 20 offences, burgling the contents of their house. 

The man tried to make a quick getaway in a silver car but was pursued by a huge police operation. 

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Roads policing, the dogs unit and armed police all chased the man through the streets of Bowshaw and Dronfield before he was eventually detained. 

A 25-year-old man from Rotherham was eventually arrested with the vehicle seized and stolen jewellery recovered. 

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