The man was eventually caught near the old Rainham Police Station (Image: Archant)
A suspected thief swam across a river this morning to try and avoid capture by police.
Officers gave chase after the man was spotted with a bag on the roof of The Albion pub, in Rainham Road, Rainham.
He fled, wading across the nearby Ingrebourne River, at Dover’s Corner, before briefly taking refuge on “a small island”, police said.
He was caught a short time - near the old Rainham Police station, in Bridge Road.
A second man is also being sought by police.
A spokesman said: “There were two police vans and two cars at the scene - and one very wet man.”
Anyone with information should call Havering Police on 101.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here