Police arrested two suspected car thieves in Peacehaven after a chase last night (Monday 4 March) and recovered a Range Rover that had been reported as stolen.
Sussex police said today: “Two men have been arrested after police tracked down a stolen vehicle in Peacehaven.
“The Range Rover Sport SVR was reported stolen from an address in Lewes Road, Eastbourne, at around 8.45pm on Monday (4 March).
“Officers from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU) made efforts to stop the vehicle but the driver made off.
“A pursuit was authorised, supported by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and other force resources, including the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU).
“The stolen vehicle was located a short while later in Peacehaven.
“A 31-year-old man, from Newhaven, was arrested nearby on suspicion of theft of a vehicle, failing to stop when required by police, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.
“A 32-year-old man, from Newhaven, was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop when required by police and dangerous driving.
“They both remain in custody at this time.
“The stolen vehicle was recovered for forensic examination and the investigation is ongoing.”
What a waste of resources.
I suspect the owner of the stolen vehicle does not think that.
Considering they are amongst the most stolen vehicles in the UK I doubt it’s a waste of resources. You probably wouldn’t say this if your car would have been stolen.
Plus this probably isn’t the only vehicle these 2 have touched that isn’t theirs
There are limited police resources and surely there should be a priority on offences against the person. But that’s not so much fun as chasing a stolen car or using a helicopter at considerable expense.
Great news , so far in Brighton there have been 20 plus similar thefts of Range Rovers, one stolen right in front of my neighbours nose . Probably the same guys
The reason so many Range Rovers get stolen is for the parts,,,,,,, they have to keep fixing the previous ones they stole,, also why older models get stolen and sold abroad,, to fix the exported defective junk.