Beware: How December Weather Forecasts Are Helping Car Thieves Target Your Vehicles Saturday, December 20, 2025 theft vehicles crime westmidlands police carcrime weather security christmas streetly Weather forecasts are an essential guide to planning your day — from deciding whether to take a walk, drive somewhere, or bring in the laundry to avoid rain or snow. However, West Midlands Police have highlighted a disturbing … Read More
Men Accused of Stealing Scores of Vehicles to Stand Trial Next Year Thursday, December 18, 2025 vehicle theft conspiracy trial westmercia hereford court defendants police bristol Five men are scheduled to stand trial next year, accused of being involved in the theft of 32 vehicles across the Midlands, Wales, and southern England. The offences reportedly occurred over an eight-month period, spanning … Read More
Drivers Warned of Rising ‘Frost-Jacking’ Thefts as Windshield Frost Epidemic Sweeps UK Sunday, December 14, 2025 frost-jacking theft defrosting windscreen winter carsecurity gocompare icing frost wintermaintenance As freezing temperatures grip much of the UK, frosty mornings are becoming a familiar challenge for drivers. However, the car insurance experts at Go.Compare are sounding the alarm about a growing threat linked to how drivers … Read More
Teen Arrested After Attempted Moped Theft at Industrial Estate Thursday, December 11, 2025 moped theft arrest pensnett kingswinford police assault cannabis industrialestate community An 18-year-old male has been arrested after an attempted moped theft at Pensnett Trading Estate in Kingswinford, thanks to prompt action from local residents. West Midlands Police responded to reports of the incident on … Read More
Prolific Shoplifter Jailed After Targeting Warwickshire Stores Tuesday, December 9, 2025 shoplifting warwickshire theft retailcrime sentencing crimeprevention justice rehabilitation businesscrime retailsecurity A persistent shoplifter with a particular focus on beauty products and daily essentials has been sentenced to a year in jail after a series of thefts across Warwickshire. John Williams, 35, of no fixed address, was first … Read More
Two Men Steal E-Bike From 12-Year-Old Boy in Halesowen Monday, December 8, 2025 halesowen robbery e-bike scott surron theft westmidlands police crime appeal An urgent appeal has been launched following the robbery of a 12-year-old boy’s electric bike in Halesowen’s Manor Lane on Monday, November 24. At approximately 3:55 p.m., two men approached the boy and forcibly took his … Read More
Woman Jailed for Forcing Vulnerable Victim into Sex Work and Shoplifting Monday, December 8, 2025 modernslavery exploitation sexwork coercion assault trafficking theft intimidation justice safeguarding A woman has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for exploiting a vulnerable victim by forcing her into sex work and making her steal from shops, a court has heard. Anna Stukova, 30, subjected the victim to physical abuse and … Read More
‘I Was a Car Thief - These Are the Models We Target’ Saturday, December 6, 2025 car theft security ford fiesta vauxhall corsa volkswagen golf parts sport A reformed car thief has revealed which car models are most frequently targeted by criminals, offering a crucial warning to owners to consider enhancing their vehicle security. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just … Read More
I Was a Car Thief – Here’s the Surprising Reason I Would Steal Your Car Sunday, November 30, 2025 theft carsecurity carinterior carparts criminalrehabilitation securitytips carprotection autotheft prevention reformed Michael, a reformed car thief, has opened up about the surprising factor that often influenced his choice of which cars to steal. While many drivers take extensive measures to protect their vehicles, one detail is rarely … Read More
Teenager Faces Sentencing After Hurling Fire Extinguisher During A38 Police Chase Wednesday, November 26, 2025 police birmingham fireextinguisher chase theft dangerousdriving arrest sentencing roadcrime officers Shea McCallion, 19, is set to be sentenced this week following a high-speed police chase on the A38 in Birmingham, during which she threw a fire extinguisher at pursuing officers. The incident unfolded after police received … Read More
Burglar Caught Hiding in Rubbish Bin After Raiding Nottingham Opticians Sunday, November 16, 2025 burglary nottingham crime police opticians theft sentencing arrest surveillance offender A bungling burglar’s daring raid on a Nottingham opticians ended abruptly when police found him hiding inside a rubbish bin. Ashley Lawrence, 37, unleashed chaos at Gray & Bull Opticians in the city centre around 5am on … Read More
'Remorseless' Armed Raider Held Up Store and Raiders Home While on Bail Tuesday, November 11, 2025 robbery burglary assault bail theft arson investigation sentencing police crime An armed robber who injured a supermarket security officer and continued offending while out on bail has been sentenced to four years in prison. Richard Gull, 32, of no fixed address, attempted to steal several bottles of … Read More
Tesco Trials New Checkout Scales, Forcing Return to Manned Tills Amid Shopper Frustration Tuesday, November 4, 2025 tesco checkout theft scanning shopping trolley weighing customers retail security Tesco is trialling a significant change at some of its checkout points with the introduction of push-on scales attached to shopping trolleys. This new system is designed to help reduce theft and make the checkout process … Read More