A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle after a laptop, iPad and headphones were stolen at South Mimms services today (November 26).

Police were called at 10.48am following reports of two people breaking in to at least two vehicles parked at the service station.

Electrical items were reported to have been stolen from one of the vehicles, but have since been recovered.

No weapons were seen and no injuries were sustained.

Officers attended alongside colleagues from the National Police Air Service and, due to outstanding suspects, road closures were put in place on the M25 at Junctions 23 and 24.

These road closures have since been lifted.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft. He remains in custody for questioning.

PC Daniel Hill, from the Potters Bar and Shenley Neighbourhood Policing team, said: "Enquiries continue to trace a further potential suspect who is believed to have left the scene on foot, and I am appealing for anyone with information to please contact police.

"I am also keen to speak to anyone who may have had their car damaged or have items missing and would urge them to get in touch.

"I’d also like to thank members of the public for their patience and co-operation while the M25 was temporarily closed.

"Please email me with any information via Daniel.Hill@herts.police.uk, no matter how small or insignificant you think the details you have may be."

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference ISR 200 of 26 November, 2024.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.