Two men up in court over dozens of keyless car thefts in Wolverhampton and Walsall

Devarnta Jackson and Harvey Bowen will appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on September 6 charged with conspiracy to steal vehicles between June 1 and August 8 across Wolverhampton and Walsall.

Both Jackson, 19, of Eastfield Grove in Wolverhampton and Bowen, 18, of Wyrley Road in Wolverhampton, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Friday and were granted conditional bail with tagging requirements ahead of their appearance at the crown court.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Two men are due in court to face charges relating to more than 30 keyless car thefts in Wolverhampton and Walsall.

"Devarnta Jackson, aged 19, and Harvey Bowen, aged 18, have been charged with conspiracy to steal vehicles between 1 June and 8 August.

"They were held in police custody overnight and appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today.

"Vehicle crime is a local policing priority in Wolverhampton.

"If you have information to help us identify those involved in committing local crime, call us on 101 or Live Chat online.

"For advice about how to keep you and your vehicle safe, visit our crime prevention information: orlo.uk/XCA2j."