High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest After Birmingham Cigs Heist
Police made a bold move on the M6 southbound after a nail-biting robbery in Birmingham city centre. Warwickshire’s Operational Policing Unit (OPU) caught a suspicious Jaguar XF zooming between Junctions 2 and 1 on Wednesday, 4 February.
Robbery Suspects Trapped at Rugby Services
The Jaguar was believed to be used by crooks fleeing a cheeky cigarette theft. Officers gave chase and forced the car to pull into the Moto services at Junction 1, Rugby. There, the vehicle was boxed in at the fuel pumps with no escape.
Amber Leaf Tobacco Stash Spells Trouble for Duo
The driver and passenger were slammed in handcuffs on suspicion of robbery. A search of the boot revealed a hefty stash of Amber Leaf tobacco, thought to be pilfered in the daring raid.
The suspects were handed over to West Midlands Police for further questioning and charges, bringing this motorway caper to a dramatic close.
