Stolen Van Nabs After High-Speed Chase and Police Stinger
A stolen Ford Transit Tipper van was recovered after cops used a stinger to slam the brakes on a dramatic police pursuit.
Van Snatched in Walesby Sparks Nighttime Chase
The van was nicked from Main Street, Walesby, around 10.20pm on Friday, May 14, 2021. Police quickly launched an investigation.
An hour later, sharp-eyed officers spotted the stolen van near Blythe.
Reckless Getaway Ends with Stinger and Arrest
- The driver tried to dodge cops and drove the van towards Rossington.
- He allegedly sped on the wrong side of the road during the chase.
- Officers deployed a stinger to safely stop the van.
- The driver fled on foot but was tracked down by a police dog.
The 37-year-old suspect was arrested for failing to stop, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified. He was treated for minor injuries at hospital.
Police Praise Teamwork in Safe Resolution
“This was a fantastic combined effort from officers across the operational support and neighbourhood policing teams,” said Detective Superintendent Mike Allen, Nottinghamshire Police. “Finding a stolen van and bringing it to a stop within an hour of it being reported is excellent work. We will now conduct enquiries into this report. “Attempting to evade police and driving recklessly puts lives at risk. Our roads policing officers will not relent, and arrest will always follow. “It is totally unacceptable to risk lives in this way, and officers did a brilliant job ensuring no one was seriously hurt.”
An investigation is ongoing.
