Two Men Nabbed After Hiding in Normacot Outbuilding in Car Thieves’ Getaway
Quick-Thinking Police Chase Leads to Arrest
Two men were caught red-handed hiding out in an outbuilding in Normacot following a dramatic car theft incident. It all kicked off just before midnight on Sunday, March 16, when the suspects broke into a home near Newport Road, Eccleshall, and made off with a grey Volkswagen.
Stolen Cars Spotted in Convoy
Staffordshire Police, on patrol nearby, spotted the stolen VW travelling in convoy with another vehicle on a dual carriageway. The Volkswagen escaped, but officers chased the second car – which was later abandoned by the roadside as the suspects fled on foot.
Police confirmed the second vehicle was also stolen, ramping up the seriousness of the investigation.
Police Dog Tracks Down Suspects 12 Miles Away
Using expert skills, police dog PD Maddie sniffed out the suspects, who were found hiding in an outbuilding on Sefton Road, just off the A50 in Normacot – some 12 miles from the original crime scene.
The two suspects, aged 20 and 21 and both from Stoke-on-Trent, were arrested on suspicion of burglary, vehicle theft, and drug driving. They’re now being grilled in police custody.
Police Crack Down on Vehicle Crime
“We’re working hard to pursue the organised crime groups responsible for vehicle theft across Staffordshire. Officers are working closely with our 24/7 road crime team and specialist resources to go after those involved and to protect the belongings of the communities we proudly serve,” a Staffordshire Police spokesperson said.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
