The 35-year-old man was taken to a south London police station after he was arrested in Welbeck Road, Carshalton
Officers have apprehended a man on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle and other offences in Carshalton.
Police arrested the 35-year-old on suspicion of going equipped for theft, possessing a class A drug as well as theft from a motor vehicle during a routine patrol in Welbeck Road at about 12.20am on Wednesday, March 8.
He was taken to a south London police station where he remains.
Police are continuing their enquiries.
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