Police helicopter scrambled after reports of car 'break-in' in Chorley

The police helicopter was mobilised after thieves attempted to steal a car in Chorley last night.
Officers were alerted to reports of an attempted car theft at around 3am on Corporation Street. PIC: GooglemapsOfficers were alerted to reports of an attempted car theft at around 3am on Corporation Street. PIC: Googlemaps
Officers were alerted to reports of an attempted car theft at around 3am on Corporation Street. PIC: Googlemaps

Officers were alerted to reports of an attempted car theft at around 3am on Corporation Street.

A spokesman for the police said: "We were called to reports that somebody was attempting to break into a car in Chorley.

"Officers attended. Two men made off from the scene. We made a search of the area, but no arrests were made."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 120 of May 17.