A HOUSE in Trowbridge was burgled and a car was stolen from the driveway in the early hours of this morning.

After being taken from a driveway in Lynwood Drive at around 3.50am, the Volkswagen Golf was later spotted by police officers on patrol in the Lacock area.

After a short pursuit, the officers arrested a 16-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy on suspicion of burglary.

The incident comes after a spate of burglaries in Trowbridge with five cars being stolen from driveways since January.

If you have any information on the burglaries, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.