OVER 50 wanted people have been arrested by Coventry’s South North West Priority Crime team in July alone.
Last month, the team arrested 54 people over various offences, including individuals wanted on suspicion of burglary, robbery, theft and recall to prison.
Using a combination of high visibility patrols and plain clothes operations, The Priority Crime team works to arrest people wanted by police or who are known for prolific offending.
On July 8, officers arrested an individual for recall to prison and theft from motor vehicle. After further investigation the offender was charged and sent back to prison.
On July 17, the team identified and arrested two people for a number of burglary and attempt burglaries. They were charged and remanded to court, and are awaiting sentencing later this month.
On July 31, the team were on plain clothes patrols in hot spot areas when they spotted an individual wanted on suspicion for shop theft. They were later charged at court and order to pay compensation for the items stolen.
Local policing Detective Inspector Andrew Mitcham said: “The Priority Crime Team have achieved great results over the past couple of months. Although you may not always see the team in uniform, they are working hard in the community to bring offenders to justice who cause harm to our local communities.
“The team work in line with our local priorities which are currently to reduce shop theft, disperse antisocial behaviour, and disrupt drug dealing. They work alongside neighbourhood and response officers to gather intelligence, complete arrest attempts, and warrants across the local policing area.
“Reports from our local residents help us get offenders off our streets quicker, and help us build a better picture of where, and what, crime is happening. Remember to report any suspicious activity to us on 101 or online.”
