TWO people have been charged with 20 offences between them in Herefordshire.
The charges came during a vehicle crime intensification week across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire this month.
During the week, two suspected offenders were charged by Herefordshire officers for 20 offences, including seven burglaries in which cars were stolen, a West Mercia Police spokesperson said.
The remaining 13 were all linked thefts or burglaries of non-dwellings linked to vehicle crime.
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Across the forces, there were four suspects arrested for theft of motor vehicle, two arrested for car key burglaries, and one arrested for theft from a motor vehicle.
Three stolen vehicles were recovered including one following a pursuit in South Worcestershire.
Officers’ efforts also included targeted patrols conducted at 69 vehicle crime hotspots throughout the force area, delivering number plate anti-tamper devices to previous victims of vehicle theft, and visiting parish councils, garages and vehicle dealerships to provide anti-tamper kits.
Police also handed out vehicle security packs including advice leaflets, in-vehicle stickers and more at various public engagement events and spoke with lorry drivers to discuss crime prevention.
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