Staffordshire Police have launched a public appeal for information following a concerning incident at a historic war cemetery in the Midlands. Authorities are seeking to identify a man who was reportedly seen attempting to enter multiple vehicles parked at the German Cemetery on Camp Road in Cannock.
Incident Details at the German Cemetery
The incident occurred between 12pm and 1pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026. According to police reports, a male individual was observed trying to gain entry to vehicles parked within the vicinity of the cemetery grounds. The German Cemetery in Cannock is a significant historical site, containing the graves of thousands of military personnel who lost their lives during both the First and Second World Wars.
Police Release Dashcam Images in Appeal
In their efforts to progress the investigation, Staffordshire Police have released still images captured from a dashcam. These photographs show a man whom officers urgently wish to speak with in connection with what they have classified as a vehicle interference offence.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police stated: "We have released dashcam images of a man that we wish to speak to in relation with a vehicle interference offence. On January 18 we received reports that a male had attempted to enter vehicles at the German Cemetery, Camp Road between 12pm and 1pm."
How the Public Can Assist the Investigation
The police force is urging anyone who may recognise the individual in the released images, or who has any information that could aid their enquiries, to come forward immediately. Several channels are available for the public to provide information:
- Contact Staffordshire Police via the LiveChat function on their official website.
- Call the non-emergency number 101, quoting the specific crime reference number: 21260008902.
- For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Alternatively, details can be sent directly to the investigating officer via email at 28636@staffordshire.police.uk.
The appeal underscores the importance of community cooperation in resolving such incidents, particularly at a location of such profound historical and memorial significance. The investigation remains active as police work to identify the individual involved.
