Mohammed Ali, 18, faces eight separate counts of theft from a motor vehicle
Wolverhampton Magistrates Court in North Street.
A Birmingham teen has been charged over a string of car cannibal thefts after cars were stripped of parts.
Mohammed Ali, 18, faces eight separate counts of theft from a motor vehicle.
West Midlands Police said that the alleged offences relate to incidents where parts including bonnets, bumpers, and headlights were stripped from cars around the city.
READ MORE: Tear-jerking moment Ozzy Osbourne’s grandson visits Broad Street shrine during procession
READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne funeral procession live as heartbroken Sharon visits Broad Street memorial
READ MORE: 20 emotional pictures from Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral procession as fans say ‘we love you’
READ MORE: Watch moment Ozzy Osbourne funeral cortege arrives in Birmingham with family in tears
Ali has also been charged with criminal damage, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, driving whilst not wearing a seatbelt, and going equipped.
He appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Tuesday, July 29.
In a statement, police said: “We’ve charged a man following a series of offences across Birmingham, where parts were stripped from cars.
“We know the major impact that so-called car cannibalism can have on drivers, and our dedicated vehicle organised crime team are working tirelessly to investigate reports of it and identify those responsible.
“Following a thorough investigation, Mohammed Ali, aged 18 and from Birmingham, has been charged with eight separate counts of theft from a motor vehicle.
“All relating to incidents where parts including bonnets, bumpers, and headlights were stripped from cars around the city.
“Ali, who appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates yesterday (29 July), has also been charged with criminal damage, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, driving whilst not wearing a seatbelt, and going equipped.
“We would urge anyone with concerns or information about this type of crime to contact us on 101, and if you see anyone acting suspiciously near a vehicle call us on 999 straight away.”