Solihull man charged with stealing car from retail park

A Solihull man has been charged with stealing a car in Shirley.

Eid Ajam is due to appear before magistrates charged with stealing a car from Sears Retail Park on 7 March.

The 19-year-old was arrested earlier today and remanded in custody before his hearing at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (15 March).

Sergeant Mark Heard from Solihull LPA said: "“This is the latest in a number of arrests we’ve made in Solihull for vehicle crime.

"We know how much of a negative effect car crime in particular has on our communities and we will continue to ensure it’s a priority across the borough.

"We have a number of operations taking place with both uniformed and plain clothes officers patrolling areas that have seen an increase in this area recently."

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