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A stolen Audi was traced by officers in a Derbyshire village – after its driver nearly crashed in his efforts to escape.

On Monday, March 27, the Killamarsh Safer Neighbourhood Team carried out a routine check on an Audi A1 in the village – due to a recent increase in thefts of these vehicles.

An SNT spokesperson said: “Vehicle showed as having no MOT. Whilst stationary at roadworks, officers decided to give words of advice.

“On exiting the marked police vehicle, the Audi sped off at speed through a red light, nearly colliding with a lorry. Further enquiries revealed it had been stolen.”

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Around an hour later, the stolen car was located and recovered by SNT officers.

Police recover stolen Audi in Derbyshire after driver speeds away from officers and nearly collides with lorry