Arrest made and knife recovered following incident on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield
An arrest was made and a knife was recovered following a report of a theft on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield.
Police were called to a shop on Ecclesall Road at 7:51pm last Saturday (January 31). The caller had claimed they had been threatened by a man who had stolen from the store.
A man matching the description provided was identified on Glover Road and an arrest on suspicion of theft from a shop was made just after 8pm.
It was also reported that the man who stole from the store was in possession of a knife at the time of the incident and a blade was later found hidden in nearby bushes.
Enquiries are ongoing and the suspect, aged 46, remains in custody after being recalled to prison.
Inspector Nik Dodsworth of the Sheffield North West Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “This swift arrest is a clear example of effective teamwork carried out by officers who work hard every single day to help protect our communities.
“I hope it also emphasises our commitment to working with shopkeepers and staff to make our retail spaces safer for everyone.
“A knife has been recovered and an investigation is ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. We’re encouraging anyone with information to contact us online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 822 of 31 January 2026.”