THE police helicopter was called out over South Warrington yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon, as two suspected car thieves fled on foot after being spotted at Lymm.
A police officer at Lymm had spotted a suspected stolen vehicle in the village.
A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: “At around 2pm on Tuesday 27 December a police officer on patrol in a police car spotted a suspected stolen car in the Lymm after.
“Officers stopped the car and two men fled the scene on foot.
“Officers, supported by the police helicopter, conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the men.”
The helicopter was spotted circling across Lymm, Grapenhall and Appleton during the search.