Olton WMnow Update

Olton WMnow Update

Good afternoon everyone,

Here is you update of what has been going on in the Olton area and what the team have been up to since out last message.

Crime Update:

Overnight on the 10th of October there was a theft from motor vehicle whereby three unknown offenders gained entry to a locked and secured BMW X5 stealing personal belongings from inside. The investigation is underway.

In the early hours of the 13th of October a Grey Mercedes Sprinter Van was stolen by unknown means after being left locked and secured on the owner’s driveway. Enquires are still ongoing with the vehicle crime team.  

Good News:

The team made an arrest for a high-risk arson with the help of our colleagues on the Drone Unit. They kept the street under observation so when the offender fled the address and were able to pinpoint his location and swiftly get him in cuffs. He is now behind bars and the victim he targeted is now safeguarded.

The team went on a joint operation with the Neighbourhood Crime Team to arrest a wanted male who had committed a number of robberies in the local area after a tip off to his location. He was tracked down, locked up and charged that same day. A great result of a joint operation which took us off patch to bring in a wanted male in and deliver a service to the victims of his crimes.

The team recovered a stolen vehicle which had been dumped in a backstreet and has now been seized by officers so it can be returned the rightful owner. This was highlighted by helpful local residents who kindly assisted us with CCTV enquires.

The team have been staying on duty after late shifts to carry out proactive patrols targeting vehicle crime into the early hours of the morning following the ongoing helpful intelligence provided to us by the local community. This is something we will continue doing as the darker nights set in.

Take care and have a good week!