Investigation launched after police seize ‘vehicle of interest’ in Jarrow

Police have launched an investigation after recovering a “vehicle of interest”.

The investigation comes as Northumbria Police were made aware of a ‘vehicle of interest’ travelling in the Jarrow area at around 9.30pm on Friday, May 30.

Police were deployed to the area and the car was founded abandoned a short time later near to the King George Playing Fields.

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An investigation is underway after police seize a "vehicle of interest" in Jarrow. | Northumbria Police

Officers recovered the vehicle from the scene and inquiries remain ongoing.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 9:30pm on Friday, May 30, we were made aware of a vehicle of interest travelling in the Jarrow area.

“Officers were deployed to the scene however the car was found abandoned a short time later near the King George playing field.

“The vehicle was subsequently recovered from the scene.

"Enquiries into the report are ongoing."

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