Police in Rushcliffe recovered the vehicle which had been stolen from Coventry.
Rushcliffe neighbourhood police said:
‘On Saturday 8 April Rushcliffe Neighbourhoods officers located a stolen Fiat Abarth on Station Road, East Leake.
‘It was stolen at the end of January from Coventry and is suspected to be linked to offences in Nottinghamshire, as it was found to have cloned plates.
‘The team have been working into the early hours over the last few nights, conducting patrols in response to burglaries in the area.
‘This targeted activity, aimed at identified hotspots to prevent crime and identify offenders, contributes to the priorities for the area.
‘Although this car was found by officers on patrol, it is always worth contacting us if you see a suspicious vehicle. A suspicious vehicle is one that is out of place and where neighbours also do not know the owner. These can be reported on 101 or online.
‘Where the vehicle details either don’t match the make and model or where there are markers on the vehicle in relation to its use in crime or being reported stolen, officers will attend and deal accordingly. Police and the DVLA will also attend vehicles that are untaxed or declared off-road if they are parked on roads and meet the criteria to be removed under DVLA powers.’
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