![A stolen Land Rover abandoned in Chepping helped lead police to a suspect wanted in Northern Ireland [TVP South Buckinghamshire]](/resources/images/14303446.jpg?type=mds-article-962)
A stolen Land Rover that was located near Wycombe helped police arrest a suspect wanted in connection with a serious crime in Northern Ireland.
Officers in the Chepping area were alerted to a suspicious abandoned vehicle blocking a service road on Friday.
Upon finding the black Land Rover, checks on the vehicle showed that it was reported stolen.
Further inquiries revealed that the car was possibly linked to a person who was wanted in Northern Ireland in connection with a serious assault.
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A team of Wycombe-based officers located the suspect and caught them following a short chase on foot.
After officers caught up with the offender, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of stealing a motor vehicle.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has since been informed of the arrest. According to Thames Valley Police, the suspect's extradition is pending.
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