Nottinghamshire Police arrested three men on February 5, 2026, after a high-speed pursuit of a stolen Ford Puma came to an end in Carlton, in the Gedling borough of Nottinghamshire. Officers located the vehicle after it had been reported stolen, pursued it through residential streets and brought it to a halt following the deployment of a tyre-deflating Stinger device.
The three suspects abandoned the car and were later located in nearby gardens with the assistance of police dogs. They were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and related driving offences, including failing to stop and dangerous driving.
Nottinghamshire Police said the arrests form part of local action to tackle vehicle crime. The force urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity via the Notts Alerts community messaging system.
Police warned that residents may see increased high-visibility patrols in the area over the coming days and weekend while enquiries continue. Local policing teams said they hope the arrests will help reduce recent issues with car thefts and anti‑social driving in the community.
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