A 17-year-old boy has been charged with a string of car thefts and burglaries linked to a crime spree across Nottingham and Bradford.
Teen Nabbed for Three Car Thefts in Shocking Spree
The unnamed youth appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court facing three counts of motor vehicle theft and two burglaries. The crimes unfolded over a tense two-day period in September 2022.
Two Cars Stolen in Early Morning Raid
- Between 3.30am and 6am on 14 September, burglars raided a home on Rivergreen, Clifton.
- They snatched keys from inside and drove off with two cars parked on the driveway.
- One vehicle was abandoned near Gotham, Rushcliffe, two days later.
- The other was taken all the way to Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Another Car Taken in Bradford Break-In
Between midnight and 2.50am on 15 September, a third car was stolen from a house on Chat Hill Road, Bradford.
The owner was woken by noises downstairs, only to find the car keys gone and the vehicle missing from the driveway. It was later found abandoned back in Nottingham’s Clifton area on 21 September.
Detective Vows to Crack Down on Vehicle Crime
“Burglary and theft are extremely upsetting crimes for the victims targeted,” said Detective Sergeant Rob Palethorpe of Nottinghamshire Police. “The force treats these sort of crimes very seriously, with teams dedicated to preventing and investigating them and putting suspects before the courts at the earliest opportunity. I am pleased we have now charged a youth in connection with these incidents.”
The 17-year-old made no plea at magistrates on 23 December 2022 and was bailed until 18 January 2023.
A 14-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of stealing three vehicles and has been bailed pending further investigations.
