POLICE arrested a teenager in Basildon Town Centre on suspicion of attempted burglary.

Officers were called shortly after 3pm today with reports of an attempted break-in at a property in Clay Hill Road.

Officers attended the property and the police helicopter was launched to help search for suspects.

Shoppers reported a large police presence in the town centre as officers scoured the area on foot.

A 17 year-old boy was arrested a short time later in Broadmayne and taken into custody where he is being questioned by detectives.