West Midlands Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man in connection with a series of shop thefts across the Black Country on Thursday, June 4. Three stores—two in Coseley and one in Tipton—were targeted, resulting in the theft of electrical items, food, and cleaning products.
The incidents occurred at a store on Roseville Court, Coseley, just before 8:40 a.m., followed by another at 6:45 p.m. on Castle Street, Coseley. Earlier that same day, a store on Sedgley Road in Tipton was also broken into.
After reviewing CCTV footage, police have released several images of a man they believe could assist with their investigation. Officers are appealing to anyone who recognizes the individual or has relevant information to come forward.
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“If you recognise this man or have information that could help, please call 101 or use the live chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, quoting crime number 20/273724/26,” the police said in a statement. Anonymous tips can also be given to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
The police urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help curb such incidents in the community.