Overview

• An 11-year-old boy was arrested after being found driving a BMW towing a suspected stolen caravan on the M1.
• North Yorkshire Police were called to a theft at a holiday park near Thirsk, tracking the vehicle from the A1 to the M1.
• The boy was arrested on suspicion of theft, burglary, going equipped for theft, and motoring offences including dangerous driving.
• Equipment used for theft and a number of vehicle registration plates were discovered in the vehicle.
• The caravan owner praised the police's quick response, as the force advises caravan owners to take preventive measures against theft.