West Midlands Police have launched an appeal to identify a man wearing distinctive orange high-visibility overalls following a robbery at a supermarket in Birmingham. The incident occurred on Friday, April 17, at a store on Warwick Road in the Acocks Green area, with a B27 postcode.
At approximately 9:45 PM, the suspect threatened to punch a staff member and threw shopping baskets at employees while clearing items from the shelves. Officers have released two images of a white, clean-shaven man they wish to speak to in connection with the robbery. He was seen wearing bright orange work overalls, a white or beige beanie hat, and a grey hoodie underneath.
Police Appeal for Information
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "Do you know this man? We want to speak to him after items were taken from the shelves in a supermarket on Warwick Road, Birmingham. During the robbery at around 9:45pm on Friday, April 17, the offender threatened to punch shop staff and threw shopping baskets at them."
Anyone who recognizes the man or has information is urged to contact police on 101, or via Live Chat, quoting crime reference 20/233451/26. Anonymous tips can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
