Two arrested after stolen car tracker leads to vehicle being found in Ludlow

At about 3.50pm yesterday, police were alerted to a tracker activation on a grey Audi A5, which had been reported stolen from Alveley, near Bridgnorth last month.

Officers carried out a search and found the vehicle within 15 minutes outside an address in Baker Close. It was seized by police for forensic examination.

Enquiries led to a 26-year-old man being arrested just over an hour later in Ludlow and a 39-year-old man was arrested in Clee Hill later that same evening.

A second vehicle, a black Peugeot 307 coupe, was also recovered from the Clee Hill address for forensic examination.

Both men remained in custody overnight and have since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Sergeant Adrian Woolley, who is leading the investigation, said fitting trackers to vehicles was an effective tool against car thieves.

“Officers were on patrol in the area when they were alerted to a tracker activation, which led to the discovery of an Audi that had been stolen last month,” he said.

“As a result of the discovery of the vehicle, two men were arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft that same evening.

“Our investigation is ongoing at this stage and we are keen to hear from anyone who might have information about the incident on 0300 333 3000.

“Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”