Overview
- Officers intercepted a Toyota Hilux stolen in a keyless theft after spotting it on the M6 between junctions 15 and 16 and brought the vehicle to a controlled stop.
- Staffordshire Police road crime specialists led the operation with support from West Midlands Police traffic officers and the National Police Air Service.
- Two people were found inside the vehicle and arrested at the scene, and officers recovered equipment used for stealing cars.
- Staffordshire Police’s road crime team published details and a photo of the stop on X to report the outcome, while formal charges or court dates have not been disclosed.
- Keyless thefts allow thieves to start cars without the owner’s key by using relay or spoofing devices, and this case highlights police use of specialist tactics to respond to that trend.