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# Lichfield teenager arrested in connection with attempted vehicle theft in Burntwood
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-teenager-arrested-in-connection-with-attempted-vehicle-theft-in-burntwood/
- Published: 2023-01-30T13:18:19.000Z
- Updated: 2023-01-30T13:18:29.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A teenager from Lichfield has been arrested after an attempt to steal a motorbike in Burntwood.

Police were called to reports of two masked men trying car door handles at 1.50am on Saturday (28th January).

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said:

> “They ran away when nearby officers turned up at the scene, but we caught up with one of them. He was carrying a bag with a number of items inside, including bolt and wire cutters.  
>  
> “While searching the area, we also discovered that a motorbike chain had been cut off and a rucksack had been left behind containing a crowbar and rubber gloves.  
>  
> “A 16-year-old boy, from Lichfield, was arrested on suspicion of attempted vehicle theft and going equipped for vehicle theft. He has since been released on conditional police bail while inquiries continue.”  
>  
> Staffordshire Police spokesperson