POLICE have recovered three stolen cars worth a combined total of £50,000 in Oswestry.

The Local Policing Priority Team (LPPT) for West Mercia Police found the cars on Friday.

Officers first found a stolen BMW 4 Series, before later finding two stolen BMW 1 Series.

An arrest has been made in connection with the thefts.

The LPPT North team posted on Twitter to confirm they had recovered the vehicles.

The post said: "Officers recovered £50,000 worth of stolen cars today in Oswestry.

"Eagle eyed officers found 1x BMW 4 series confirmed stolen.

"Further property searches recovered another 2x [sic] BMW 1 series.

"One suspect arrested."