Police step up patrols to catch thieves behind spree of vehicle thefts in Gedling

Police have ramped up patrols around Gedling in a bid to catch thieves behind a spree of vehicle thefts in the area.

The Neighbourhood Policing Team has been placing plain clothed officers in the area and tasking them with tracking down the thieves. So far, they have arrested a man, aged 44, on suspicion of a number of vehicle crime offences and have located one of the stolen vehicles.  

Incidents have taken place in Maple Drive, where football boots, kickboxing equipment and Amazon parcels were taken and in Horwood Drive where air pods and a dash camera were stolen.

Other streets targeted included Babbington Crescent and Willow Lane, where a bank card was taken from a car as well as an expensive bottle of perfume.

A number of vehicles were also stolen, including a Mercedes, which was found close to Carlton Road where they arrested a man.

PC Mark Szeremeta, beat manager for Gedling, said: “Throughout December, we have carried out plain clothed patrols to locate those responsible.

“We know that residents in the area were extremely distressed to find their cars broken into or stolen.

“We made it a priority and tasked officers to ensure those responsible were caught.

“For many, their vehicle is their lifeline to take children to school, to go to work, and to enjoy social activities and we were determined to put a stop to this crime spree.