Stockton's Neighbourhood Policing Team seize 120 vehicles over 12 months

Stockton's Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has continued to respond proactively to concerns from the local community around the illegal use of motor vehicles.

Over the last 12 months, the team has recovered more than 120 vehicles and has held numerous education and engagement activities throughout the year.

Sergeant Gary Cookland from Stockton NPT said: “We take concerns around this issue extremely seriously and the amount of seizures which have taken place shows our commitment to tackling this problem.

“We are urging residents to provide us with information as to where vehicles that are being used illegally are being stored and who may be riding or driving them.

“We will continue to take positive action to tackle this problem as we remain focused on making our communities safer.”

Stockton NPT will continue to tackle the illegal use of motor vehicles and urge the public with any information, to contact Cleveland Police on 101.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phone on 0800 555 111.