Seven people were arrested last week in Danbury in connection with the theft of cables.

The group were arrested Wednesday evening (July 31) after a grey Ford Focus, believed to have been stolen, was identified to be Danbury.

The vehicle was linked to a group believed to be responsible for the theft of cabling used for phones and the internet.

Officers from the Essex Police Operational Support Unit, the Road Crime Team and a Dog Unit supported by the National Police Air Service, followed the vehicle to Maldon Road.

The vehicle pulled over after police believed it to be stolen. (Photo: Essex Police)

The people inside the vehicle then got out and tried to make off on foot, before being quickly arrested.

Seven people were arrested and questioned:

• A 27 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of going equipped and criminal damage;

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• A 19 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped;

• A 21 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, burglary, and going equipped;

• A 17 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, attempted burglary, and going equipped;

• A 16 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of Class B or C drugs, and attempted burglary;

• A 15 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft.

A 14 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft and attempted burglary

They are currently on police bail and enquiries continue.

The car was seized and officers recovered a number of items including jammers, key kits, hats, and gloves.

Items seized from the vehicle. (Photo: Essex Police)

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Johnstone said: "Tenacious and quick work from officers in teams across the force secured a number of arrests in connection with theft of cables.

"Cable thefts can have a really big impact on communities as losing internet connectively affects everything from online shopping and accessing social media to working from home.

"We are steadfast in our commitment to arresting those involved in this type of criminal activity and bringing them before the courts."