Driver 'flees' vehicle linked with thefts in London Colney

Members of the Beds, Cambs and Herts Road Policing unit chased a van heading through the village on April 21, after it was found to be on cloned plates.

The driver soon came to a stop in Shenley Lane and "decamped" the vehicle.

RP14 - Shenley Lane, London Colney

Cloned vehicle linked to vehicle thefts sighted by RPU. @BCHPoliceDogs 🐶 arrived shortly after the driver decamped, finding the driver’s ID and phone they left behind whilst making their escape 👍🏼

Thanks for your help, see you soon 🚔

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— BCH Road Policing Unit (@roadpoliceBCH) April 21, 2026

The van, which had also linked to thefts, was swiftly searched by the canine unit to recover anything identifiable.

Police dogs found the driver's ID and phone which they had left behind during their alleged escape.