Police Issue CCTV Appeal in Hunt for Solihull Bank Card Thief
West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage and launched a public appeal to trace a suspect involved in a bank card theft in Solihull. The incident occurred after a man's wallet and cash were stolen from his pocket, with the stolen cards subsequently used at a cash machine.
Details of the Theft and Fraudulent Use
The theft took place recently, with the victim's wallet containing both cash and bank cards being taken without their knowledge. Shortly after the theft, at approximately 2:30 PM on Thursday, January 29, the stolen bank cards were used at an ATM located outside Morrisons supermarket in Solihull.
Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with this case, and their investigations remain active and ongoing. Authorities are conducting a range of enquiries and maintaining contact with the victim to gather further evidence.
Police Statement and Appeal for Information
In an official statement, West Midlands Police said: "Recognise this person? We'd like to speak to them after a man's wallet and cash was stolen from his pocket. The wallet was stolen, and the cards were used a short time later at a cash machine outside Morrisons in Solihull at around 2.30pm on Thursday, January 29."
The statement continued: "We're carrying out a range of enquiries and remain in contact with the man the wallet was stolen from. If you recognise the person pictured, or can help our investigation, please call us on 101 or speak to us via Live Chat on our website, quoting crime reference 20/130295/26."
This appeal highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to combat such crimes. Residents are urged to review the released CCTV images and report any relevant information that could assist police in identifying the suspect.
