An 18-year-old man from Solihull has been charged after officers recovered a suspected stolen moped and a bicycle during a Guardian Taskforce patrol in Chelmsley Wood.
Stop leads to further enquiries
West Midlands Police Project Taskforce officers stopped a vehicle on Over Green Drive on Friday after officers identified what they believed to be a stolen moped. The rider was detained at the scene and subsequent enquiries uncovered a further bike that had been reported stolen in December.
"The suspect was arrested after officers spotted a suspected stolen moped and further enquiries located another bike reported stolen in December."
The man, identified as Brayden Hughes, has been charged with a number of offences. He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on 6 August.
Charges and next steps
The charges brought are linked to motor vehicle and property offences. Court attendance is scheduled for early August, at which point formal proceedings will continue.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Suspect | 18-year-old from Solihull |
| Location | Over Green Drive, Chelmsley Wood |
| Court date | 6 August (Birmingham Magistrates' Court) |
Local policing operation
The Project Taskforce (also referred to locally as the Guardian Taskforce) carries out regular patrols across the West Midlands, working alongside neighbourhood teams to target locations where intelligence indicates higher levels of youth-related violence, vehicle crime and knife-carrying. These operations concentrate on disrupting criminal activity and supporting victims by responding to reports and following up on leads.
- Where to report suspicious activity: call 101 or use the police website for non-emergencies
- For immediate danger: call 999
- Local contact: your neighbourhood policing team can provide advice on stolen vehicles and community concerns
This incident underlines the role of targeted patrols in recovering stolen property and progressing criminal charges. Residents with information about vehicle thefts or suspicious behaviour in Solihull and neighbouring areas are encouraged to come forward to assist ongoing police work.
