Man arrested for trying to flee scene as reportedly stolen car is recovered

By Nadia Sayed 28th May 2026

Local News by Nadia Sayed 28th May 2026

A man was arrested in a Warwick car theft case after trying to flee site where officers were recovering the car (image via OPU Warwickshire)

A man has been arrested following reports of a car theft from Warwick.

It comes after officers from OPU Warwickshire received reports that a Toyota Hilux had been stolen from an address in Warwick.

Around 15 minutes later, the car was sighted travelling in convoy with a Toyota Prius.

Joined by the WMP Traffic, officers stopped both vehicles near to the Stonebridge Roundabout.

One male was arrested as he tried to get into a taxi around 300 yards down the road from officers who were recovering both vehicles.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify the other suspects.

One male was arrested as he tried to get into a taxi around 300 yards down the road from officers who were recovering both vehicles (image via OPU Warwickshire)

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