Five people have been arrested in connection with stolen vehicles being taken apart in a Northamptonshire “chop shop”. The five men, aged between 21 and 52, were arrested on Friday, September 29 at a unit in Loddington Road, in Cransley, near Kettering after they were suspected to be involved in vehicle crime.
Last week, vehicles from Nottingham, Surrey, London, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire were recovered after being stolen via keyless entry. Evidence suggests they were allegedly being taken apart inside the Loddington Road unit, according to Northamptonshire Police. The unit is one of a number of legitimate units in the location and thought to have been only rented for a short period of time without the landlord or other business owners having knowledge of what it was allegedly being used for. All five men, from Corby and Kettering, aged 21, 35, 37, 40 and 52, have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Any suspicious activity which may relate to keyless vehicle thefts should be reported by calling Northamptonshire Police on 101. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress or life could be at risk.