Coventry police appeal after distraction burglary
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a gardener stole a handbag from a Coventry home on December 13. Can you help identify the suspect?
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a gardener stole a handbag from a Coventry home on December 13. Can you help identify the suspect?
A pair of brazen shoplifters were caught on CCTV singing 'Santa Baby' while stealing from a Worcestershire family shop. Owners Catherine and Patrick Badham were horrified by the festive theft.
A Christmas market trader known as The Curry Man had his van stolen from a council car park in Sutton Coldfield. The theft highlights urgent calls for improved CCTV coverage in the town centre.
Shocking footage shows a man allegedly stealing sandwiches, drinks and boxes of food from a Greggs in Coventry. Police and the bakery chain have been asked for comment.
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after cash stolen from a shopper's bag at Pak Supermarket on Alum Rock Road. Can you help identify this woman?
Two men have been charged following a targeted police operation against shoplifting in Birmingham. Craig Ford, 50, and Liam Holder, 38, were arrested in Kingstanding and Tyburn.
Sainsbury's and other UK chains deploy Facewatch tech, raising privacy alarms. Campaigners warn of biometric data risks and false accusations. Read the full story.
New data reveals a shoplifting epidemic with over 800 offences going unsolved daily in the UK. Staff face rising abuse as political parties clash over solutions. Read the full analysis.
Major UK retailers including Sainsbury's and B&M face criticism for using Facewatch, a facial recognition system branded 'dangerous' by privacy campaigners. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after two full shopping trolleys were stolen from a shop in Coseley. Officers want to speak to a man and woman captured on CCTV.
Tesco and Sainsbury's are placing security tags on pigs in blankets and carrots as shoplifting soars ahead of Christmas. New data reveals a 13% national rise in offences.
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to following a shop theft at an Asda store in Wolverhampton on November 6. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Police are reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses after two men were stabbed in a violent disorder on Summer Lane. Eight people have been bailed. Contact police with information.
Police release doorbell footage of Jill Grint's last known sighting in Norwich. Officers are concerned for the pensioner's welfare and urge the public to call 101.
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man after a robbery at a shop in Sandringham Place, Stourbridge, on September 2. Staff tried to stop him.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault on a pub worker in Sheldon, Birmingham. The incident occurred in July, with CCTV helping identify the suspect.
British Transport Police release CCTV images after a violent fight on a Kent train left one man with a fractured nose and another in a headlock. Can you help identify these people?
Persistent thief Aaron Kelly jailed for 52 weeks after tormenting shop staff with relentless offending and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Read the full story.
Ashley Kelly, 43, faces multiple charges including shop theft and assault following his arrest near New Street Station. Discover the full story of this city centre crackdown.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man attempted to break into a Robin Road, Erdington property on October 5. Call 101 with information.
Next implements AI 'Thruvision' technology detecting stolen goods hidden in clothing. The system uses body heat detection and has already reduced theft in warehouses. #RetailSecurity
A man sustained serious injuries in an alleyway assault next to Labyrinth nightclub in Shrewsbury. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses to come forward.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from Duffield. Witnesses urged to contact police with information.
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a man in his 70s was assaulted on Smethwick High Street. Call 101 with information. #CommunitySafety
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of three suspects after stolen bank cards were used at a Dudley petrol station. The cards were taken from a car on Grosvenor Road. Contact police with info.
British Transport Police release images of four men after multiple fights broke out on a London to Birmingham train, resulting in a guard being assaulted at Birmingham International station.
Police release CCTV of three men after a 90-year-old man had £3,000 stolen from his car boot in Dudley. Call 101 with information.
Exclusive police data reveals 202 crimes reported on Smallbrook Queensway where Katie Fox was fatally stabbed. Shoplifting tops the list as community seeks answers.
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
Graeme David McLardy, 43, has been sentenced to two months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of shop theft in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Police confirm increased patrols are reducing crime.