Two vehicles seized by Sandwell police in crime crackdown
Two vehicles have been recovered by police officers in Sandwell as part of ongoing work by West Midlands Police to tackle vehicle crime.
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An image released by the force shows a van and a car which had been recovered by teams in Oldbury and Tividale.
The van which was recovered by the Oldbury neighbourhood team was suspected of being involved in crime, while the car found in Tividale was believed to have been stolen.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Our neighbourhood teams in Sandwell have been working to tackle vehicle crime as part of their daily activities.
"Officers from the Oldbury neighbourhood team recovered a vehicle suspected of being involved in crime.
"Our team in Tividale also seized a stolen vehicle after receiving some information from the community.
"We're always keen for people to provide us with information which can help us tackle issues within your area.
"We know the impact of vehicle crime on daily routines and livelihoods and we'll always look to trace suspects."
The force as also provided some tips for keeping vehicles secure:
An easy way to protect your vehicle is simply checking your locking mechanisms work. Have the lights flashed or wing mirrors folded in to let you know it's locked? Have you checked the door handle or the app on your phone to be sure?
Keep your keys in a Faraday pouch and away from windows and doors. Keep them in a drawer or out of reach from a letter box and porch entrances.
We are moving into the darker nights where it is easier for criminals to act and take your vehicle. Fitting a steering lock deters thieves as this takes a lot of effort and time to remove. The same applies to anchor locks for motorbikes and d-locks for push bikes.
We need your help keeping your community safe. Please report any suspicious behaviour or activity around vehicles to 101, or if you see a crime in progress call us immediately on 999.
Suspicious behaviour could be a person trying door handles down your street, looking into car windows with phone torches, pulling at parts of the vehicle, or repeated visits around the same vehicles multiple times in the day.
