A burglar who tried to outrun police on two occasions has been jailed for a string of offences. James Clarke was arrested on June 17 and July 25 this year in similar circumstances.
In a bid to escape police, he led them on a 60mph chase through narrow streets in Kirkby-in-Ashfield after officers received information he was wanted in relation to burglaries in Derbyshire. During the pursuit, he hurtled over speed bumps, weaved in and out of traffic at high speeds and went through a red light, causing other vehicles to take evasive action, Nottinghamshire Police said.
He abandoned the white Audi in Main Road, Ravenshead, and was detained by officers as he tried to scale a fence. The 41-year-old was taken into custody and later bailed while the investigation into the Derbyshire burglaries continued.
