Brazen Audi Thieves Nab Car from Nottingham Road Showroom
A sleek Audi was snatched right under the nose of staff at the CarStore in Attenborough on Thursday afternoon. The audacious heist unfolded at 3.45pm on 29 December 2022, when a man and woman posing as potential buyers struck.
Fake Shoppers Drive Off While Salesman Distracted
The pair booked an appointment to view the vehicle. After asking to sit inside the Audi, they seized their chance the moment the salesman looked away – and sped off with the motor.
High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest
- A police helicopter tracked the stolen car as it raced into Leicestershire.
- Officers from Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire joined forces to follow the suspects.
- The getaway Audi collided with a Nottinghamshire Police car during the chase.
- The couple ditched the vehicle near Leicester but were swiftly detained.
Suspects Face Multiple Charges
The 49-year-old man and 42-year-old woman face charges including taking a vehicle without consent, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.
Inspector Pete Shaw, Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a great bit of teamwork across the two forces and shows how closely we work together to tackle vehicle crime.
“The officers involved were confronted with an extremely challenging incident to deal with and did an excellent job in tracking the vehicle and bringing the two suspects into custody.
“Theft of motor vehicles is something we take extremely seriously as we know the high cost and inconvenience involved for businesses and individuals.”
