Sussex Police officer pops to the shop to buy cakes for her colleagues, ends up arresting shoplifter

A Sussex Police officer popped out to buy cakes for her hardworking team - and ended up arresting a shoplifter.
Crawley Chief Inspector Rosie RossCrawley Chief Inspector Rosie Ross
Crawley Chief Inspector Rosie Ross

Crawley Chief Inspector Rosie Ross described on Twitter how she went out to buy some tasty treats for her officers yesterday.

While on her cake-buying trip however, Ch Insp Ross ended up apprehending a thief, she said.

She said: "Caught in the act.

"Thanks to response officers for assisting with transport."

Ch Insp Ross serves as district commander for Crawley and Mid Sussex.