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Man suspected of car theft arrested by eagle-eyed officers in West Bromwich

A man suspected of stealing a car has been arrested after being spotted by police officers.

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The officers from West Midlands Police were out on patrol on Manley Close in West Bromwich on Wednesday evening when they spotted the 46-year-old man, who was wanted in relation to the theft of a vehicle on Church Lane in West Bromwich in June.

He was arrested and remains in police custody for questioning.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We've arrested a man wanted on suspicion of stealing a car in Sandwell after a swift spot by officers.

"Our eagle-eyed cops saw the man while travelling along Manley Close, West Bromwich, at around 11.30pm yesterday (3 August).

"The 46-year-old man was promptly detained in relation to the theft of a vehicle in Church Lane in June.

"He is currently in police custody for questioning.

"Our officers are always on the lookout for those suspected of causing crime throughout the borough."

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