Two men arrested over cooking oil thefts in Norwich

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Two men have been arrested in Norwich in connection with a series of cooking oil thefts from businesses. The arrests were made on St Stephens Street after their vehicle was stopped by officers.

A man in his 40s and a man in his 20s were detained on suspicion of theft and carrying tools intended to use to commit a crime. The arrests relate to incidents reported in September and October 2026, where multiple drums of cooking oil were stolen from business premises in Norwich.

Both men were taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where they remain.

How it is being reported

• Two men arrested after cooking oil thefts in the cityTwo men have been arrested in Norwich in connection with a series of cooking oil thefts from businesses.Norwich Evening News · 22 Oct, 13:25
• Two men arrested after cooking oil thefts in the cityTwo men have been arrested in Norwich in connection with a series of cooking oil thefts from businesses.Eastern Daily Press · 22 Oct, 13:25

In this story: Norwich · St Stephens Street · Wymondham Police Investigation Centre

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