Detectives in Birmingham have issued a public appeal for help to identify a man captured on CCTV, following the reported use of a stolen bank card at multiple city centre shops.
CCTV image released in theft investigation
West Midlands Police are investigating after a stolen bank card was allegedly used to pay for items at a number of Birmingham retail outlets during July 2025. Officers have now released a closed-circuit television image of a man they are keen to trace in connection with the incident.
The force has asked anyone who recognises the individual to come forward immediately. The image shows a man who police believe may have vital information that could assist their enquiries.
How you can help the police enquiry
In a direct appeal posted on social media, Birmingham Police stated: "Can you tell us who this is? We're investigating after a stolen bank card was used at a number of shops in Birmingham in July and we want to speak to this man."
Members of the public with any information are urged to contact the police. You can get in touch by calling 101 or by using the Live Chat function on the West Midlands Police website.
It is crucial that you quote the crime reference number 20/327054/25 when providing any information. All calls will be treated with confidentiality.
Ongoing efforts to tackle crime in the West Midlands
This appeal forms part of West Midlands Police's continued efforts to combat theft and fraud across the region. The release of CCTV images is a standard and often effective tool in helping to identify persons of interest.
The investigation remains active, and police are following several lines of enquiry. Public assistance in such cases frequently proves invaluable in progressing investigations and bringing offenders to justice.
