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http://west-midlands.police.uk 11-10-2013 19:22:59
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#RoadCrimeTeam officers saw this cloned car in West Bromwich after it had been stolen in a knife-point car-jacking. It was pursued before both occupants decamped with the passenger quickly being arrested. Sadly the driver escaped on foot but he left behind some forensics so๐คโฆ
Donโt have insurance? Then expect to lose your car and be prosecuted.. even if you are โJust popping to Asdaโ (other supermarkets are available ๐ ) #thatsasdaprice #ANPRInterceptors ๐ ๐๐ป
The driver and passenger of this VW Polo in #Smethwick will be finding alternative travel arrangements after we stopped it and found the driver held a provisional licence and no insurance. ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐ ๐ Driver reported & vehicle seized #ANPRInterceptors
#RoadCrimeTeam officers stopped this Mercedes in Coventry which was linked to a male wanted for drugs supply. The car was stopped safely using tactics to avoid a pursuit and the male was arrested for multiple offences. @coventrypolice
Another stolen car recovered last night.. another innocent purchaser defrauded by thieves ๐
Always make sure you conduct thorough checks of any car you buy.. especially if itโs from social media marketplace! If thereโs ๐ฉ red flags ๐ฉ walk away! #ANPRInterceptors
#RoadCrimeTeam officers stopped this cloned & stolen Mercedes in Smethwick before checks found it had been purchased by an innocent person who will now to be out of pocket. ***Please do extensive checks when purchasing vehicles*** @smethwickwmp
#RoadCrimeTeam officers stopped this cloned Ford Focus in Stechford. Both occupants were arrested when checks found it was stolen and contained multiple cloned vehicle keys linked to other stolen vehicles. @stechfordwmp
We saw this VW T-Roc at speed driving erratically on Tyburn Rd earlier this evening. It had been stolen from a VW dealership only a few hours beforehand and been involved in a criminal damage incident. We followed it, blocked it in and arrested the driver. #ANPRInterceptors
Today in #Quinton we saw this silver VW golf and used preemptive tactics to stop it safely and prevent the drivers escape. It had been reportedly involved in fuel thefts. Upon searching the vehicle we found CS spray in the drivers door pocket. Off to custody ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ #ANPRInterceptors
Whilst on patrol in #Wolverhampton yesterday we stopped this Audi linked to vehicle crime in Staffordshire and detained the occupants. The driver was uninsured and didnโt have a license.
The registered keeper was also wanted for theft. #ANPRInterceptors
#RoadCrimeTeam officers located this stolen Kia & Audi in a car park in Bโham & conducted enquires which identified the offending car. Moments later the offending car arrived at the car park & the driver was arrested with his balaclava & electronic device for stealing cars. ๐
#RHPT have been conducting a #Fatal4 operation with Billesley Fire Station
We concentrated on seatbelt offences particularly children who were unrestrained
38 people received bespoke education from the fire service around seatbelts and child restraints
#SeatbeltsSaveLives
The #ANPRInterceptors have been in Birmingham city today, we came across this cloned vehicle. The driver had bought it a week earlier from Facebook. Please be careful when buying vehicles privately and do your checks! If the price is too good to be true there could be a reason!
#RoadCrimeTeam on patrol in #stechford this morning. A VW Polo bearing false plates found. #Stolen in Staffordshire Police. With the Polo was an Audi A3. Also #Stolen from #quinton on false plates. The polo was used in the offence. Vehicles recovered. #FSIawaits #2for1
#RoadCrimeTeam officers pursued this cloned VW Golf in Winson Green before the occupants decamped. The driver & a passenger were arrested after a foot chase & struggle before checks found the car was stolen in a knife-point car-jacking a few days earlier. ๐ช ๐ณ @winsongreenwmp