Police chase stolen BMW used in multiple burglaries and make discovery
Police were involved in a pursuit of a stolen car which had been used in multiple burglaries.
The cloned BMW 140 was spotted in Shirley.
Officers from the roads policing team stung the car and then pursued it.
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Both occupants were arrested after they fled the car.
Police said the driver was found to be wanted in connection with over six serious alleged offences.
Inside the car officers said they found a large amount of drugs and cash.
Police inquiries are ongoing.
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WMP Traffic posted on X today, Monday, June 16: "RoadCrimeTeam saw this cloned & stolen BMW 140 in Shirley after it was used in multiple burglaries.
"It was stung then pursued before both occupants were arrested following a decamp.
"Inside was a large amount of drugs & cash plus the driver was wanted x6 for serious offences."
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