Man arrested after stolen vehicles found in Colchester

The 18 stolen vehicles were worth a combined total of over £436,000

Author: Cameron HallPublished 20th Aug 2023

A man has been arrested after stolen vehicles were found at a suspected chop shop in Colchester.

Essex Police say they attended the site on Ipswich Road at 5:35pm last Tuesday (16 August).

They found 18 stolen vehicles worth a combined total of more than £436,000.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

He has since been released on bail until 16 October whilst police investigations continue.

Essex Police are asking anyone with more information, including CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact them by calling 101, or using their Live Chat service between 10am and 9pm Monday to Friday.

All reports should quote incident 1082 of 16 August.

You can also report anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.