A South Ockendon helicopter operation to catch a man for car theft has ended successfully with a court hearing.
Thomas Enever, 38, of Hampden Crescent, Warley, who is unemployed, has been charged with using a motor vehicle without insurance and driving whilst disqualified.
The multi-man pursuit involved CID officers, a dog unit, South Ockendon police officers, and a police helicopter.
He was arrested on 1.25pm on February 12 in in Aire Drive, South Ockendon.
The arrest came following an incident in Warley where a Vauxhall Corsa was taken from a driveway.
The car was recovered and returned to its owner.
His hearing is set for February 27 at Basildon Magistrates' Court. He has been bailed till then.
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