A LARGE amount of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen from a shop in Upton-upon-Severn.
Three thieves struck at Co-Op on Friday afternoon and were seen fleeing the scene.
West Mercia Police say the same suspects have also committed thefts at other stores within the force area.
The vehicle used by the suspects was seen in West Midlands area later that evening, all three suspects fled from the vehicle and one was caught and arrested.
The 17-year-old boy held has been helping police with their enquiries.
