Helicopter and police dogs called in search for wanted man in Leamington

By Nadia Sayed 20th Mar 2026

Local News by Nadia Sayed 20th Mar 2026

A man was arrested in Leamington after a police operation using dog units, firearms officers, and a helicopter, following sightings by local officers (image via Nub News)

An extensive search operation involving the deployment of a helicopter, Police dog unit, firearms officers, a rapid response team, has led to the arrest of a wanted man in Leamington.

The search for the man took place yesterday evening (19 March) and saw a helicopter deployed above Jephson Gardens.

It was used to help find the wanted man, who was spotted after PCSO's alongside Community Wardens sighted him on a nearby road.

After an hour of searching for the man, he was located nearby and arrested.

The man in question was then taken to custody.

He is expected to be returned to His Majesties Prison Service today (20 March).