An off-duty policeman caught four men breaking into a building on a hospital site yesterday.
Police went to West Park Hospital, in Horton Lane, Epsom, after an off-duty Sussex police officer saw four men breaking into a disused building.
Four men were arrested at the scene.
A 19-year-old from Worcester Park, an 18-year-old from Epsom, and a 19-year-old from Sutton were arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 19-year-old from Epsom was arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of cannabis.
PC Henthorne said: "Thanks to the quick-thinking of the off-duty police officer and rapid response of officers to the scene these men were caught almost immediately and their actions led to four imminent arrests."
Anyone with information should call the police on 101, quoting reference 45150048919, or call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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