Car thief drove at 70mph on wrong side of Sheffield road
Enogunmwmgie stole the Polo from a house driveway in the Darnall area of Sheffield, which he was later spotted driving by police.Officers who pursued him said he failed to stop and took "great risks" in an attempt to avoid arrest, including "travelling more than 70mph in a 30mph zone and driving contraflow on the Sheffield Parkway head on at one of our officers".Following his arrest he was found to be in possession of a screwdriver and a key for the house he had targeted, along with an amount of cannabis.PC Louise Atha said: "Enogunmwmgie's reckless criminality put himself, other road users, and police officers in danger."He showed absolutely no regard for the safety of others in his desperation to avoid arrest."PC Atha added: "I'm pleased Enogunmwmgie has been given an immediate custodial sentence and hope this result serves as a reminder to those intent on committing crime in South Yorkshire that you will be caught and made to answer for your offending."
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