A MANHUNT was launched in Abergavenny after four masked men allegedly stole heavy machinery from a dealership in the town.
Police are now appealing for information to help their investigation after the alleged incident in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5.
Using two suspected stolen transit vans, and a Jaguar X-Type car, which was stolen from the south Wales area on April 28, the offenders allegedly took a tipper van, trailer and digger from the property at around 1am.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police explained: “Local units responded to the scene and shortly after a Gwent Police vehicle caught up with the convoy.
“The driver of the Jaguar X-Type stopped the vehicle and reversed into the marked police car, causing significant damage. No officers were injured.”
The force spokesperson said: “Following a short pursuit by officers from our Area Support Unit, in Brynmawr, the two transit vans were stung by the road stinger.
“Two transit vehicles were stopped and three offenders made off on foot.
“With the assistance of our dog section and police helicopter, two were located following a foot chase.”
A 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old man from the Merthyr Tydfil area were arrested on suspicion of theft and have since been released under investigation.
“We are now appealing for information to locate the driver of the Jaguar X-Type car and one of the drivers of the transit van,” the Gwent Police spokesperson said.
Anyone with CCTV footage, dash-cam video or any information should contact Gwent police on 101, quoting log 2000153301.
Police can also be contacted via Facebook and Twitter and residents can report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.