A man has been charged with theft and carrying a knife following a police call-out to a shop in Sutton Coldfield.
Police Respond to Suspicious Behaviour
Officers from the New Hall and Four Oaks neighbourhood team were called to a store on Penns Lane in the Wylde Green area at approximately 8:55 am on Monday, January 12. The call concerned a man who was reportedly acting in a suspicious manner.
Arrest and Charges Laid
Upon arrival, police conducted a search. They discovered a number of stolen items and also located a small knife. The suspect, identified as John Mcloughlin, aged 45, was detained at the scene.
Mcloughlin, of Hawkesyard Road in Erdington, Birmingham, was subsequently arrested. He was later charged with theft from a shop and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
Court Appearance and Ongoing Action
The accused appeared before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, January 13. He has been remanded and is scheduled to appear at the same court again later this month for further proceedings.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police confirmed the details, stating their commitment to tackling business crime. "We’re working hard with our partners to tackle business crimes like shop theft - in Sutton and across the West Midlands," the force said.
The incident serves as a reminder of the police's active role in neighbourhood policing. Residents and business owners are encouraged to report any suspicious activity.
