'Deployments can pop up at any time': Police issue warning as officers seize 15 stolen cars in two north Birmingham districts
Neighbourhood officers have recovered more than 15 stolen vehicles in north Birmingham as they crack down on car crime.
Birmingham neighbourhood officers with West Midlands Police have continued their crackdown on car crime around the region, seizing more than 15 stolen vehicles and making two arrests.
In North Birmingham, neighbourhood officers recovered four stolen motorbikes before making two arrests in Kingstanding and Oscott.
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Local officers also recovered eight stolen bikes from around Sutton, Erdington, and Kingstanding over a six-week period, with the South Yardley team 'cawing back' a stolen car that was returned to its owner.
It comes as Birmingham Police continue to crack down on car crime, targeting uninsured and unlicensed vehicles across the city.
The Road Harm Prevention Team in Washwood Heath also saw 11 vehicles recovered following proactive action from the force.
Following an investigation, a man was also arrested and charged with two counts of attempted burglary.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Deployments can pop up any time, anywhere in the city, and include specialist resources such as uniformed and plain clothes officers who are specially trained to spot the signs of hostile reconnaissance or that someone may be about to commit a crime.
"If you have any concerns, speak to officers straight away."
