Stolen Car Crashes After Failing To Stop For Police
Written by HFM News on 16th July 2020
A man has been arrested after a stolen car crashed in Market Harborough early this morning.
The driver of the black Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for Police in Bath Street after it was stolen from a business premises in Grenville Gardens.
It collided with a wall and a number of parked cars in the car park next to the Cinnamon Lounge restaurant on Northampton Road at around 3.40am.
The stolen car is taken away from the scene of the crash Pic: Now Photography
A 32-year-old man from Kettering was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft and enquiries are ongoing to locate a second man who may have been involved.
Scene of the damage on Northampton Road
PIC: ANDY CARPENTER
Scene of the damage on Northampton Road.
PIC: ANDY CARPENTER
Police are appealing for witnesses – Sergeant Tom Smith, from the Harborough and Wigston Neighbourhood Policing Area, said: “While we’ve arrested one man, enquiries to locate a second man are continuing.
“We would like to speak to anyone who saw the Vauxhall Corsa being driven in the early hours of this morning.
“I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who has a dashcam installed in their vehicle or who saw or heard anyone acting in a suspicious or unusual manner in Grenville Gardens.
“Any information you have could help with our investigation.”
Call 101, quoting reference 20*363730.
Vehicles damaged in the crash are recovered Pic: Now Photography
