Two cars recovered as part of police operation
Two cars were recovered after quick action by police in Staffordshire.
The occupants of a Renault Clio were seen on Wednesday trying to steal a car in Coven in South Staffordshire, but the car was found and recovered for forensic examination after being located by the Road Policing Unit just 24 hours later.
The Renault Clio was also confirmed as having been stolen and was also seized by Staffordshire Police Roads Policing Unit.
The recovery of the two cars is the latest action taken under Operation Lightning, which is Staffordshire Police’s dedicated operation focusing on road safety, helping to make the county’s roads safer.
It aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on the roads of Staffordshire and to disrupt and deter criminals from using the road network.
A spokesman for Staffordshire Police Roads Policing Unit said: "Yesterday the occupants of this Renault Clio attempted to steal a car in Coven in South Staffordshire.
"Less than 24 hours later, the Road Policing Unit has found it and recovered it for forensic examination.
"The Renault Clio was confirmed as an outstanding stolen vehicle."
