Coventry Road: Two men arrested after suspected car thief spotted - machete found onboard

A police helicopter was used to pursue the men after the car failed to stop - reports say it contained a machete
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Two men were arrested after a suspected stolen car was spotted on Coventry Road, Birmingham at around 5.30pm on 22 August. West Midlands Police had received a report earlier that day that a car matching the same description was seen with a machete on board.

Officers tried to stop the Hyundai, but the driver failed to stop. With the help of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) the police pursued the vehicle for over an hour before a stinger was deployed and brought the car to a stop.

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The men attempted to run from the car on Coventry Road but they were quickly arrested.

Two men arrested on suspicioun of car theftTwo men arrested on suspicioun of car theft
Two men arrested on suspicioun of car theft

A machete was recovered and the car, which was displaying false plates, is believed to have been stolen from a property in Solihull last December.

The men, aged 19 and 22, remain in custody on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a knife.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Officers patrol around the clock and through the night on the lookout for car thieves and responding to suspicious activity.

Here’s how you can keep your car safe:

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1. Always keep your car locked. When you click your fob, check it’s worked by ensuring the car is locked. Some cars are being stolen from retail car parks so always be on your guard.

2. Use a steering lock. They don’t cost too much and could save you a lot of money and inconvenience in the long run.

3. Put your keys or fob in a Faraday bag overnight. This is a specially lined pouch which means thieves can’t ‘steal’ the fob’s frequency and open your car remotely without the keys.

Which cars are most likely to be stolen?

Alfa Romeos, Fords, Abarths, Land Rovers and Range Rovers are the most likely cars to be stolen in the West Midlands, according to published police data.

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Data suggests nearly 1 in 10 Abarths, registered in West Midlands region, were stolen in 2021 suggesting thieves are targeting these vehicles. Whilst for every 1,000 Alfa Romeos, Fords, Range Rovers and Land Rovers, 15 were pinched.

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