Albanian gang behind 44 high-value burglaries arrested
An organised crime gang responsible for over 44 burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in valuables, has been convicted. See how police tracked them down.
An organised crime gang responsible for over 44 burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in valuables, has been convicted. See how police tracked them down.
A prolific burglary gang that plotted in a Birmingham coffee shop has been convicted after footprints from Primark trainers linked them to 44 raids across the UK. Read how police cracked the case.
Two men from Erdington have pleaded guilty to a burglary at a Birmingham Lidl, where police found one suspect hiding inside a refrigerator. Read the full story on BirminghamLive.
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including GBH and burglary, after a violent incident in Brewood, Staffordshire. One victim suffered a head injury. Full details.
Thieves caused £10k damage stealing motorbikes from a family garage's Christmas display near Wolverhampton. A £1,000 reward is offered. Police are investigating.
West Midlands Police report a concerning increase in break-ins and vehicle thefts in Sutton Coldfield. Officers are stepping up patrols and urging residents to secure properties and protect keyless cars.
West Mercia Police issue alert after homes in Kenneth Vincent Close and Dark Lane, Astwood Bank, are targeted by burglars using force to break locks. Officers appeal for witnesses.
Police warn residents after two break-in attempts in Astwood Bank and Redditch. Intruders used force to break locks, targeting vehicles. Call 101 with information.
A man faces multiple charges after a burglary in Tipton where shutter doors were rammed and cable stolen. He was arrested following a dangerous police pursuit. Read the full details.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries and luxury car thefts in affluent areas like the Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure homes and vehicles.
Families in Birmingham's Edgbaston, the UK's burglary hotspot, reveal their trauma after break-ins. Crooks stole children's pocket money, shoes, and even ice cream. Read their stories.
A Birmingham mother and daughter are left scared to stay after burglars raided their home in Edgbaston, stealing everything from jewellery to ice cream. Police appeal for information.
A 14-year-old boy faces multiple charges following a series of burglaries in Leamington and Warwick. Armed police stopped a stolen vehicle. Read the full details.
Two men arrested after a break-in at a Lidl in Erdington, Birmingham. One suspect was found hiding inside a supermarket refrigerator. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are seeking to identify four men after an attempted break-in on Hagley Road, Halesowen, just before Christmas. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Residents on a Codsall street are urged to be vigilant after an attempted burglary at 3.45am. Police warn the offenders may target another property. Stay alert.
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?
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Two men used Grindr to target victims, stealing phones and passwords in a series of London burglaries. Read how police secured convictions.
Security experts reveal the simple mistakes that advertise an empty house to criminals. Learn how to create the illusion of occupancy and protect your property while on holiday.
West Midlands Police have added new suspects to their most wanted list, including individuals sought for serious assault and burglary. The public is urged to call 999 immediately with information.
Brayden Page, 22, pleaded guilty to eight burglaries and 13 vehicle thefts across Solihull and beyond. Read the full story of the seven-month crime wave.
West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team has made a major impact in Erdington, making 10 arrests and seizing over 20 vehicles. Discover how proactive policing is tackling burglary and drug crime.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a series of break-ins in Oldbury. Keys and cash were stolen in the early hours of November 2. Can you help?
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.
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.
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.