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We have arrested three people after a stolen car failed to stop and drove on the wrong side of the A5 in Lichfield.
At about 2.45pm this afternoon (Tuesday 26 March), officers asked the driver of a black BMW M2 to pull over on Gaia Lane.
The car was followed after it failed to stop and ended up driving on the wrong side of the A5. The people inside the car then ditched it and ran away.
We called in our colleagues at the National Police Air Service (NPAS) to help us search the area.
Three people were found in the undergrowth near the A5 toll booth. We also found out the BMW had been stolen.
We have arrested three people:
Since it happened, we’ve had lots of calls reporting that the BMW collided with other vehicles in its attempts to drive away from the area.
We’re keen to speak to anyone who saw the car being driven at the time or those with any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage of the incident today. The car reportedly damaged other vehicles on the A34 and the surrounding areas.
To get in touch, call 101, quoting incident 361 of 26 March, or message us using Live Chat on our website.
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.