Stolen Alvechurch FC minibus among recovered vehicles in West Mids
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A stolen minibus belonging to Alvechurch FC has been recovered following a gang arrest in Willenhall.
West Midlands Police found the minibus among several stolen vehicles during a raid last week.
Officers located a number of stolen vehicles early on Thursday morning in a unit on Watery Lane.
The thefts occurred in areas including Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, and Birmingham.
Five men aged 67, 46, 40, 34, and 33, were arrested on suspicion of offences including handling stolen goods, burglary, and criminal damage.
Det Insp Lee Medlam from Wolverhampton's Priority Crime Team said each recovered vehicle was in varying condition, or being dismantled.
The suspects have been released on police bail pending further investigation.
Alvechurch FC is awaiting forensic clearance to retrieve their minibus and assess its condition.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "We've arrested five men and recovered a number of stolen vehicles after officers traced a stolen car to a unit in Willenhall in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thu).
"Officers were alerted after a car was taken from the Bushbury area at just after 12.30am which was later seen entering the unit on Watery Lane by passing officers.
"Upon searching, officers recovered six vehicles confirmed as being stolen in the previous few days from Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and Birmingham.
"Various car parts were also located at the premises with these and the vehicles being seized for further examinations and testing.
"Five men at a property were arrested on suspicion of a number of matters, including handling stolen goods, burglary and criminal damage."
Det Insp Lee Medlam from Wolverhampton's Priority Crime Team said: "Each vehicle was in a different state or awaiting dismantling. But we have been able to notify their owners that they have been located.
"Vehicle crime is a priority for us and we will act to deter and disrupt those how seek to take others property for their own profit."
The men aged 67, 46, 40, 34 and 33 have been released on police bail as investigations continue.
Police urge anyone with information to call 101 or contact via Live Chat with reference 20/137192/26.
Anonymous tips can be made to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.