THREE teenagers – two of whom are alleged to have had weapons – have been arrested after police were called to Caversham Park Village on Sunday morning.
Police officers were seen in the Lowfield Road area following reports of a vehicle theft.
Later in the day, they were supervising the placement of a vehicle on to a recovery truck so it could be towed away.
As a result of their investigation, two of the teenagers were bailed, while a third was in police custody.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “Thames Valley Police received reports of theft of a motor vehicle around 11.35am on Sunday, January 23. Officers located the vehicle in Caversham.
“A 16-year-old boy, from Wokingham, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon.
“A 16-year-old boy, from Reading, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a firearm without a certificate. They have both been released on bail.
“A 14-year-old boy, from Reading, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. He currently remains in police custody.”
