A suspect has been arrested following a burglary at a Travelodge in Greenwich.

A woman was seen by staff to enter the premises and take items from behind the counter of the hotel in Greenwich High Road.

She then reportedly escaped.

Police officers attended and the suspect was "promptly" arrested.

The stolen items were returned.

A spokesperson for Greenwich Police said: "#Burglararrested.

"Officers attended a call, Travel Lodge, Greenwich High Road.

"Female seen by staff to enter and take items from behind the counter and escape.

"Officers attend and suspect promptly arrested and items returned.

"Great work by CCTV and swift response."

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