Police investigating a vicar’s criticism that his dwelling had been bought to a brand new proprietor with out his consent have arrested a person, it emerged at the moment.
The Rev Mike Corridor had returned to his £131,000 terraced property in Luton, Bedfordshire, on August 20 after studying that somebody was inside his dwelling and had turned the lights on.
However when he arrived, he discovered that builders had been stripping the fittings and was knowledgeable by a ‘new proprietor’ that his title was now not on the deeds to the property.
He then made complaints to the police, who started investigating whether or not a felony act had been dedicated.
Immediately Hertfordshire Police confirmed that they’d arrested a person at his dwelling deal with on suspicion of fraud by false illustration.
Reverend Mike corridor, who had been working in North Wales, drove right down to his property in Luton on the morning of August 21 to discover a builder finishing works inside his dwelling
Detective Inspector James Day mentioned: ‘I can solely think about the anxiousness and stress the sufferer has needed to endure on this uncommon and complex case.
‘My workforce of specialist officers is set to get justice for him, in addition to different victims of heartless fraudsters right here in Bedfordshire.
‘Our new workforce marks a step-change in how we reply to fraud instances within the county and we’re decided to convey any offenders to justice.’
The police mentioned that the suspect at present stays in police custody for questioning.
The Rev Corridor’s dwelling was bought in July for £131,00 and the brand new proprietor’s title has been recorded on the Land Registry making him the authorized proprietor.