Police were called after people in balaclavas were spotted stripping a Toyota of parts in Yardley RoadNews
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15:36, 17 Apr 2025
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A pair of teenagers will appear in court after parked cars were “stripped of parts” in Yardley.
Police were called to Yardley Road after people in balaclavas were spotted removing the headlights, bonnet and bumper off a Toyota Corolla around 3am on Wednesday (April 16).
The police were then informed of another Corolla being targeted in Clements Road close by.
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A suspicious car was stopped and searched and two teenagers aged 15 and 19 were arrested on suspicion of a range of offences, including theft from a motor vehicle and going equipped.
They were remanded in custody and will appear before a court.
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A drill, gloves, crowbar, balaclava, wrench and screwdriver were also recovered.
A statement read: “We’ve arrested and charged two suspected car cannibals after quick work by officers in Birmingham.
“We were called just before 3am yesterday after people wearing balaclavas were spotted stripping a Toyota Corolla of its headlights, bonnet and bumper in Yardley Road, before making off in another car.
“A short time later, we were alerted to another Corolla bring stripped of its parts in nearby Clements Road.
“Officers searched the area and found a car suspected of being involved in the thefts, stinging it and arresting two teenagers aged 15 and 19.
“A drill, gloves, crowbar, balaclava, wrench and screwdriver were all recovered.
“Both teenagers were later charged with a range of offences, including theft from a motor vehicle and going equipped, and remanded in custody to appear before court.
“We know the major impact and inconvenience car cannibalism can have on drivers, and our dedicated vehicle organised crime team work hard to identify and arrest those responsible.
“If you spot people acting suspiciously near a vehicle, call us straight away on 999.”