Burglar's six falls during petrol station cigarette theft
Watch the 'inspirational' footage of a burglar's clumsy escape, falling six times during a petrol station raid. He's now been jailed for 12 months.
Watch the 'inspirational' footage of a burglar's clumsy escape, falling six times during a petrol station raid. He's now been jailed for 12 months.
Peter Montroy has been sentenced to six years and nine months for a series of burglaries in the Black Country, including stealing a Mercedes from a Stourbridge home. Read the full story.
Police release CCTV image of a masked man wanted for a series of burglary attempts on Holly Lane, Erdington. One property was entered before the suspect fled. Call 101 with info.
A Netherton-based streamer and card trader was targeted by burglars who stole a box of autographed football cards worth £20,000. Sam Hemus believes the thieves were viewers who knew his movements.
A heartless Dudley couple stole a laptop, watch and cards from a man as he received CPR. Jason Pettit and Jodie Westwood are now behind bars. Read the full court report.
A householder was stabbed after confronting armed men who broke into his shed in Alvechurch during heavy snowfall. Police are appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage.
An organised crime gang responsible for over 44 burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in valuables, has been convicted. See how police tracked them down.
A prolific burglary gang that plotted in a Birmingham coffee shop has been convicted after footprints from Primark trainers linked them to 44 raids across the UK. Read how police cracked the case.
Two men from Erdington have pleaded guilty to a burglary at a Birmingham Lidl, where police found one suspect hiding inside a refrigerator. Read the full story on BirminghamLive.
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including GBH and burglary, after a violent incident in Brewood, Staffordshire. One victim suffered a head injury. Full details.
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
Thieves caused £10k damage stealing motorbikes from a family garage's Christmas display near Wolverhampton. A £1,000 reward is offered. Police are investigating.
West Midlands Police report a concerning increase in break-ins and vehicle thefts in Sutton Coldfield. Officers are stepping up patrols and urging residents to secure properties and protect keyless cars.
West Mercia Police issue alert after homes in Kenneth Vincent Close and Dark Lane, Astwood Bank, are targeted by burglars using force to break locks. Officers appeal for witnesses.
Police warn residents after two break-in attempts in Astwood Bank and Redditch. Intruders used force to break locks, targeting vehicles. Call 101 with information.
A man faces multiple charges after a burglary in Tipton where shutter doors were rammed and cable stolen. He was arrested following a dangerous police pursuit. Read the full details.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries and luxury car thefts in affluent areas like the Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure homes and vehicles.
Families in Birmingham's Edgbaston, the UK's burglary hotspot, reveal their trauma after break-ins. Crooks stole children's pocket money, shoes, and even ice cream. Read their stories.
A Birmingham mother and daughter are left scared to stay after burglars raided their home in Edgbaston, stealing everything from jewellery to ice cream. Police appeal for information.
New data shows UK drivers spend an average of £260 annually on snacks at petrol stations. EV owners who charge at home avoid this hidden cost. Read the full report.
A 14-year-old boy faces multiple charges following a series of burglaries in Leamington and Warwick. Armed police stopped a stolen vehicle. Read the full details.
Two men arrested after a break-in at a Lidl in Erdington, Birmingham. One suspect was found hiding inside a supermarket refrigerator. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are seeking to identify four men after an attempted break-in on Hagley Road, Halesowen, just before Christmas. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Residents on a Codsall street are urged to be vigilant after an attempted burglary at 3.45am. Police warn the offenders may target another property. Stay alert.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a gardener stole a handbag from a Coventry home on December 13. Can you help identify the suspect?
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
UK drivers are urged to fill up fuel tanks before Christmas Day as major forecourts announce closures. Get essential winter travel tips and dash cam advice for safer festive journeys.