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Stolen vehicles and off-road bikes seized in Solihull week of action

Solihull Editorial 22nd Jan, 2025   0

SEIZING stolen vehicles, carrying out speedwatches and patrolling car parks were all in a weeks work for Solihull Police.

The Smith’s Wood team were joined by the force’s Road Harm team for an off-road bike operation targeting nuisance and illegal riding in the area.

Police say four off-road bikes were seized during the operation.

The team also delivered leaflets to houses sharing vehicle crime prevention advice after concerns from residents.

Meanwhile in Shirley officers seized and recovered a suspected stolen 4×4.

The Shirley team also arrested two men for possession with intent to supply after spotting them in Stratford Road while on patrol.




Elsewhere, a speedwatch carried out by the St Alphege team clocked eight cars breaking the speed limit, with the fastest recorded as 55mph in a 40mph zone.

West Midlands Police said: “We’re continuing to act on information from the public, which informs our plans for patrols and operations.


“The more we know about what is going on in your neighbourhood, the more we are able to do about it.

“Eeport anything to us via 101 or Live Chat and always call 999 in an emergency.”