‘Prolific’ car thief, 17, jailed after hitting police in stolen vehicle

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, was detained after a set of car keys and a vehicle were stolen from an address in Heronville Road, West Bromwich, on June 6.

When officers in an unmarked car spotted the stolen vehicle later that day, they saw the stolen vehicle but were struck when they tried to pull the driver over.

However, they caught up with the 17-year-old driver who was then arrested a few days later on suspicion of burglary and dangerous driving.

Consequently, he was charged with both offences.

The teenager was also charged with stealing a Range Rover from an address in Pound Road, Oldbury, earlier this month.

Sergeant Paul Mallon, from Sandwell’s neighborhood crime team, said: “We have taken a prolific car thief off our streets.

“We are doing everything we can to identify and track those who believe they can steal people’s hard-earned valuables.”

The 17-year-old was also sentenced to an 18-month detention and training order.