That is a lot of stolen cars!
The police have been branded “shameful” after 1,201 cars were stolen in Herts – but only around 2% led to charges.
The thefts between October 2022 and September last year included 148 in Watford, 161 in Hertsmere and 93 in Three Rivers. They resulted in nine charges. Police pointed to “a number of successes” but said organised gangs act quickly and make catching them with evidence difficult.said: “I’m not sure if the police have the resources to follow up on this type of crime but I basically handed them the evidence on a plate, and they didn’t really use it. Shameful really.”, another victim wrote: “The police don’t do anything, only send you a crime reference number.
“We live in a cul-de-sac and about six houses have CCTV but police couldn’t be bothered to come out and check them. Lost a £50,000 [Toyota] Land Cruiser.”The figures, obtained via a Freedom of Information request, come amid
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