Four stolen vehicles found as investigation launched

We’ve launched an investigation after finding three stolen cars and a stolen van in Lichfield. 

Shortly after 6.15pm yesterday (Thursday 21 August), we were called to Coppice Lane, Burntwood, after someone reported that they had come across a number of vehicles that had been left at a site. We went to the scene and quickly confirmed that four of them were stolen, including an Audi A1 from Cannock, a VW Golf from Warwickshire, a Vauxhall Vivaro van from Leicestershire and a BMW. 

A scene was set up at the site while forensic opportunities were captured, and detectives and staff in our criminal investigations department progressing enquiries. 

A 47-year-old woman from Lichfield has been arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft. She has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector David Rowlands, from CID, said: “We’re determined to act proactively in the fight against vehicle crime across Staffordshire. 

“Officers are using a range of tactics to go after those responsible and to protect the belongings of our communities. This includes working closely with our 24/7 road crime team, patrolling hotspot locations and using both covert and overt tactics to catch prolific offenders and to bring them to justice.”