'Stolen' BMW pursued through Preston
Officers also discovered that the BMW was using false plates when it was spotted at around 3.30am on London Road.
According to police a short pursuit then began which was called-off after the car made off at speeds of between 60-70mph.
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Hide AdThe car was later recovered with the help of police dogs in Chorley on Moor Road at around 4.45am.
A police spokesman said: "Patrols saw a car on London Road which was believed to be stolen and using false plates.
"A short pursuit took place for around 5 mins but was abandoned.
"The car was later recovered in Chorley and forensic teams will examine the car."
Nobody was injured during the incident.