Three teenagers arrested after Nuneaton moped robbery and theft offences

Three teenagers have been arrested after police were called to reports of offences committed by a group of males on mopeds in Nuneaton.

Officers were called to reports three males on stolen mopeds had attempted to rob someone in Bucks Hill, and stolen a bag from a car in Lutterworth Road yesterday (Tuesday 10 November) afternoon. 

Following a pursuit officers from the North Warwickshire Vehicle Crime Team arrested one of the suspects in Queen Elizabeth Road.

Another suspect was arrested following a foot chase after his moped was stopped in Manor Court Road.

The third suspect was arrested near Stoney Road.

A 17-year-old boy from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

A 15-year-old boy from Atherstone was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and robbery.

A 19-year-old man from Nuneaton was arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Describing the role of the vehicle crime team Sergeant Steve Davies said: “Our team is dedicated to tackling vehicle crime in Warwickshire. We use proactive policing to help make the county a hostile place for people looking to commit vehicle crime or use the road networks to commit crime.”

Police enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information can call 101 quoting incident 235 of 10 November 2020. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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