A suspect has been arrested following reports that a vehicle was stolen from a hospital car park.
Police were called when a 29-year-old woman returned to the Queen’s Medical Centre multi-storey car park after an overnight stay to find her car missing.
It’s believed the vehicle was taken as the victim waited in the hospital with her child on the evening of 27 November 2025.
Her car keys were left in their pushchair nearby to them during the stay.
She then became aware that her debit card – that was left in her vehicle – had been used at a host of shops across Nottingham without her knowledge.
Attempts to use the card totalled up to over £200 of charges, all of which were unsuccessful.
The missing car was recovered when it was reported to be blocking a driveway on Hoyland Avenue, Lenton, on 30 November.
A suspect was then detained on Sunday (4 January 2026) following an extensive CCTV trawl and other inquiries.
The 33-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of fraud and theft of a vehicle.
She has been released under investigation pending further inquiries.
PC Lewis Orrill, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“This has understandably been a distressing time for the victim, with the loss of her possessions timed with the anxiety that often accompanies any visit to hospital.
“We understand how unsettling it can be for people to have their vehicles stolen, and I’m pleased that our efforts have resulted in both an arrest and stolen car being recovered.
“We are making good progress in the investigation and are continuing to review relevant CCTV footage.
“If any has information that could help our investigation, please call the police on 101, quoting incident 186 of 28 November 2025.
“In the meantime, I would encourage people to be mindful of their bags and keep valuables close when you’re out and about.”
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