Stolen Manchester sports car found in Berkshire after four years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

A white BMW M140i stolen in a Manchester burglary in 2022 has been recovered in the Berkshire village of Arborfield, more than 200 miles from where it was taken. Thames Valley Rural Taskforce officers discovered the vehicle on 20 October and found it was displaying cloned number plates. After carrying out checks, officers identified it as stolen.

Police used the discovery to remind motorists buying second-hand vehicles to carry out thorough checks, including reviewing a car's history and looking for signs that its identity may have been tampered with. On the same day, officers attended a reported burglary in the Arborfield area near Reading where power tools were stolen.

How it is being reported

• Car stolen four years ago in Manchester discovered in quiet Berkshire villageA sports car stolen during four years ago has been recovered in Arborfield, more than 200 miles from where it was originally taken.Bracknell News · 21 Oct, 08:21
• Car stolen four years ago in Manchester discovered in quiet Berkshire villageA sports car stolen during four years ago has been recovered in Arborfield, more than 200 miles from where it was originally taken.Reading Chronicle · 21 Oct, 08:21

In this story: Thames Valley Rural Taskforce · Arborfield · Manchester · Berkshire · Reading

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