Police Christmas crackdown in Sutton Coldfield makes arrests
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
Five men plead not guilty to conspiracy in a spate of 32 vehicle thefts across six police force areas. Trial set for April 2026. Police warn against leaving cars unattended.
Jordan Williamson admitted attempted murder after a horrific break-in left a man with life-changing injuries. Read the full story of the attack and sentencing.
Five men from Birmingham face long jail terms after plotting a horrific shooting that left a father seriously injured. Read the full details of the planned attack.
Three men from the West Midlands have been charged with burglary after money was stolen from a cash machine in Llangollen. They appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.
Olympic medallist Ben Whittaker's home was burgled as he fought live on TV. His IBF title belt was stolen. Police are appealing for information.
British boxer Ben Whittaker's Wednesbury home was burgled while he fought in Birmingham. His IBF belt was stolen. Police are investigating and a reward is offered.
Olympic boxer Ben Whittaker returns from victorious Matchroom debut to discover his Wednesbury home burgled and IBF belt stolen. The fighter offers a reward for information.
Birmingham's B15 postcode has the highest burglary rate in Britain. Police data reveals the streets hit and a shocking £12k gold theft case. Share your story.
Five men sentenced to 72 years for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellers. They must repay £250k or face more prison time. Read the full story.
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
Police in Redditch discovered a significant cannabis grow with up to 40 plants after responding to a burglary report. A man and woman were arrested. Report crime anonymously.
Two 18-year-olds from Birmingham appear in court charged with conspiracy to steal cars and parts in a spree targeting a dozen vehicles across the city. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
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.
Burglars armed with crowbars targeted a Stourbridge filling station in early hours raid. Police arrested suspect 90 minutes later. Read the latest updates.
Staffordshire Police release CCTV of two men in Peaky Blinders-style caps after a Tamworth house burglary where cash and jewellery were stolen. A blue BMW was seen acting suspiciously.
West Midlands Police launch Operation Skybridge in Erdington, targeting vehicle crime, drugs and burglary. Officers have already made multiple arrests and seized weapons.
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Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.
Five individuals face conspiracy to murder charges after a man was shot near The Lanes Shopping Centre in Wylde Green. Police continue their investigation.
Birmingham's B15 postcode has the highest burglary claims rate in Britain. Discover the UK's top hotspots and 7 expert tips to secure your home this winter.
Three raiders broke into an Erdington home, threatened the occupants, and stole gold and valuables before fleeing in a stolen car. Police are investigating.
A gang of four thieves has been sentenced for a series of car key burglaries across Solihull, Redditch, and Bromsgrove. Discover how police brought them to justice.
West Midlands Police arrested a 52-year-old man on Slade Road, Erdington, on suspicion of burglary. Officers seized a television, power tools, and electrical items during Operation Skybridge.
K-pop icon and Netflix actress Nana and her mother hospitalised with serious injuries after confronting armed burglar in their Seoul home. Read their brave story.
Ashley Lawrence, 37, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found hiding in a commercial bin following an £8,000 burglary at Gray & Bull Opticians in Nottingham.
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested following an early morning break-in at the Starbucks on New Street, Birmingham. Police seized a glass break hammer and Class-B drugs.
A mother and daughter were held hostage after burglars raided their Shropshire home, mistaking it for a drug den. Read how a dropped 999 call led to their rescue.
Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.