Man charged with up to £500,000 worth of cars stolen across the West Mids

Police have charged an 18-year-old in connection with a number of car thefts, which took place across the Black Country and Staffordshire

Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 5th Nov 2023
Last updated 21st Jul 2024

A man has been charged by West Midlands Police following nearly two dozen burglaries, which were carried out across the Black Country and Staffordshire earlier this year.

Officers say 18-year-old Rio Halls from Bloxwich stole up to half a million pounds worth of vehicles between last November and this September.

He has now been charged with 21 car key burglaries, two offences of vehicle theft and four thefts from a motor vehicle across Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Staffordshire.

He appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court yesterday (November 4).

In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "Vehicle crime remains a priority for us as we do not underestimate the inconvenience and distress having a car stolen causes.

"Working closely with neighbouring forces and partners, we have a range of tactics at our disposal to tackle vehicle crime offenders, particularly those who commit crimes on a large scale."

You can report a crime to West Midlands Police via their website.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously - which you can find out more about here.

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