Erdington: reckless driver who hit speeds of up to 85mph in residential areas is jailed

He ignored a no entry sign, went through a red light and travelled in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic
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A reckless driver who hit speeds of up to 85mph in residential areas as he tried to flee in a stolen car has been locked up - after he was caught hiding in a garden by a police dog.

Joshua Connor ignored a no entry sign, went through a red light and travelled in the wrong direction towards oncoming traffic after failing to stop for officers in Gravelly Hill, Erdington.

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Two other drivers were forced to take evasive action as the Ford Fiesta was dumped in Jonquil Close in the early hours of 20 February.

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However, police dog Stavros picked up on Connor’s scent and discovered him hiding in a garden in a nearby street.

The 19-year-old, of no fixed address, tried to provide police with false details but they were able to quickly ascertain his true identity.

It was established the car had been stolen during a burglary in Erdington two days earlier. Connor pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods and driving offences at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday (25 April).

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He was jailed for three years and two months which included the activation of a suspended sentence for a previous burglary offence.

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