A 30-year-old man has been arrested following a police chase after 32 lorries had their trailer sides slashed at a motorway service station on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at Strensham Services on the M5.
Police were alerted to the service station after reports of two men acting suspiciously. Upon arrival, they discovered that the “curtains” of 32 lorries had been slashed, though nothing appeared to have been stolen from the vehicles.
A vehicle fled the scene, prompting a police pursuit. Officers eventually stopped the vehicle near Junction 3 of the M5 northbound using a stinger device. The 30-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and theft and is currently in police custody.
South Worcestershire Detective Chief Inspector Chris Percival commented, “We were pleased to make an arrest after vehicles were targeted at Strensham Services last night. Most haulage thefts are connected to organized crime, with stolen items often sold to fund further criminal activities. Those targeting service stations and laybys in our area should be aware that we are actively targeting them.”
