Man arrested on suspicion of stealing car, possessing weapons and handling stolen goods
A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car, handling stolen goods and possessing an offensive weapon.
The 43-year-old man was arrested after officers from West Midlands Police spotted the car on Dolphin Close in Walsall and, after checks, discovered that the car was on false plates and had been stolen from a property in the town in November last year.
A search of the car also uncovered a hammer and screwdriver, as well as what officers believed were stolen goods.
The man was taken into custody and has remained there while investigations continue.
West Midlands Police have asked for anyone with any information to get in touch via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We arrested a man on suspicion of the theft of a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods and possessing an offensive weapon after stopping a car in Walsall last night (Wednesday).
"Officers spotted a car in Dolphin Close, shortly after 8pm.
"We discovered the car was on false plates and had been stolen from a property in Walsall back in November.
"We also recovered a hammer and a screw driver and what we believe are stolen goods.
"A 43-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of the theft of a motor vehicle, possessing an offensive weapon and handling stolen goods.
"He remains in custody while our enquiries continue.
"Anyone with any information is being urged to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime investigation number 20/1038855/23.
"Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."
