St. Matthew's Police

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[St. Matthew's Police @StMatthewsWMP]

#SEIZED | T1 officers have today (19/09) seized an uninsured £50k car.
The driver faces points, a large fine, and a possible prison sentence as he will be reported for driving without insurance, disqualified driving, and taking a vehicle without consent.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#REPORTED | The drivers who decided to completely obstruct a footpath today (15/09) next to a pedestrian crossing on BRIDGEMAN STREET face 3 points and £100 fine after being seen by officers on foot patrol.
Their dangerous parking will not be tolerated.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#ARREST | T1 officers arrested a juvenile yesterday (14/09) after a school raised concerns about them being in possession of a large amount of cannabis.
The juvenile also racially abused the arresting officers.
Relevant referrals and safeguarding put in place.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#SEIZED | On 14/09 officers located this uninsured, untaxed vehicle with a failed MOT.
The driver was found in possession of cannabis.
As he passed his test 3 weeks ago he'll now likely lose his licence when he receives 6 points.
DVLA medical referral to follow.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#SEIZED | Today (12/09), T1 officers on proactive patrols have located and seized a vehicle used in a business robbery.
This has now been recovered to allow for forensic opportunities to be pursued. 🕵‍♂️🕵‍♀️🕵‍♀️
#SaferTownsSummer

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#ARREST | On 10/09/26, T1 officers arrested an adult male on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis, after being stop and searched in the town centre and found to be carrying 33x bags of cannabis.
He has since been charged and remanded to court.
#SaferTownsSummer

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PC Patel, Councillor Nawaz, Councillor Ahmed, Walsall council community protection officer, street clean, housing officer for WHG and Green Square Accord have been out in #Caldmore today to tackle ASB, fly tipping, speeding and drug dealing 👮🏼.
#neighbourhoodpolicing

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This morning, t2 conducted a crime prevention advice surgery at Tesco. The public were well engaging so thank you. More surgeries will be hosted here again soon. 👮‍♂️🚔 #HereToHelp

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#ARREST | T1 officers on patrol arrested an adult male yesterday (06/09) for drink driving after he almost struck a pedestrian in DIGBETH, WALSALL.
The male provided an evidential sample of 119 micrograms/100ml of breath in custody, almost 3.5x the legal limit!
#SaferTownsSummer

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#SEIZED | A slightly unusual #noinsurance seizure today of an unclassed mobility scooter from a non-disabled 14 year old who was riding at speed on the pavement.
As it can go 15mph, it requires a licence, insurance, and a number plate to be ridden on the road.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#ARREST | Today (03/09), T1 officers have arrested 2x males, one for breaching his court bail (again!) and another for failing to appear at court in CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
Multiple positive stop searches have also been recorded around the town.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#ARREST | T1 officers on proactive patrols have today (02/09) arrested a male on PARK STREET for a high-value theft after he had just stolen from a high street store.
He was also wanted for recall to prison. #CellForOne #SaferTownsSummer

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On 28/08/26 St Matthews Team 3 Officers have completed proactive patrols around Walsall Town Centre. 6 e-scooters and 1 illegal e-bike have been seized.

#OpAdvance #SaferTownsSummer

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On 28/08/26 St Matthew Officers have completed a joint operation with trading standards in Walsall Town centre. A bag full of illegal cigarettes and 9 bags of counterfeit items seized.
#OpAdvance #SaferTownsSummer

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#ARREST | After arresting a adult male wanted x8 for offences including robbery, recall, and a fail to appear warrant on 27/08/26 PC Tolley & PC Patel then found & arrested a adult male for recall to Prison in Caldmore.
#SaferTownsSummer #neighbourhoodpolicing

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#ARREST | On 27/08/26 T1 officers arrested a male wanted x8 for offences including robbery, recall, and a fail to appear warrant.
He then decided to homophobically abuse a police officer.
He remains in custody awaiting questioning and will be returned to prison.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#SEIZED | Officers have today (27/08) seized this damaged BMW from the town centre for having no insurance.
It will be disposed of if unclaimed.
#SaferTownsSummer

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#ARREST | On 18/08/26 Team 1 arrested a juvenile male for robbery, possession with intent to supply class b drugs and assault emergency worker from Walsall town centre #SaferTownsSummer

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#ARREST | On 14/08/26 Team 1 arrested two adult males for shop theft and one of these males were further arrested & charged with racially & religiously aggravated public order offence. #SaferTownsSummer

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This morning, t2 conducted a crime prevention advice surgery at HSBC. The friendly staff appreciated it so more surgeries will be hosted here again soon. 😊🚔