Jaguar stolen from Selby leading to high-speed police chase

North Yorkshire Police shared a video of the chase which was from Craven to Otley and said they had located the suspected stolen vehicle just over an hour after it was reported missing.

Officers from the Roads Policing Group attempted to intercept the vehicle at about 9.20am, and then set off in pursuit.

A spokesman said the pursuit “reached speeds of more than 100mph along the A65 from Skipton to Otley, travelling via Ilkley.”

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Several specialist units were sent to the area to help intercept the vehicle along with colleagues from West Yorkshire Police.

The driver, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, burglary, failing to stop for police, criminal damage, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and resisting arrest.

He currently remains in police custody.

The spokesperson added: “Thankfully, no members of the public were injured. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation while Bridge Street in Otley was temporarily blocked.

“To those who believe they can act in this way without consequence: you are mistaken, there are no borders for us. We will use every specialist resource available to identify you, stop you, and bring you into custody.”