West Mercia Police have launched a public appeal for information following a violent home invasion in Bewdley, where a victim was threatened with a glass shard and injured during a robbery that netted thieves up to £3,000.
Details of the Terrifying Incident
The robbery occurred on the morning of Monday, February 9, at a property on Ribbesford Road in Bewdley. According to police reports, three men entered the home around 9am and confronted the occupant.
The assailants threatened the victim with a piece of broken glass while demanding money, creating what authorities describe as a "terrifying experience" for the individual involved.
Stolen Goods and Injuries
After obtaining cash and jewellery, the suspects fled the scene. Police estimate the value of the stolen items to be between £2,000 and £3,000.
During the confrontation, the victim sustained an injury to their hand, though the exact nature and severity of this injury have not been disclosed in the initial appeal.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Detective Sergeant Lance Pritchard of West Mercia Police is leading the investigation and has made a direct appeal to the public for assistance.
"This was a terrifying experience for the victim, and I am appealing to members of the public who may have seen these three unknown men around the time of the robbery," stated DS Pritchard.
Police are particularly interested in dashcam footage from vehicles traveling on the Bewdley Bypass between 8am and 9.30am on Monday morning, as this may have captured the suspects or their movements.
How to Provide Information
Authorities have provided multiple channels for people to come forward with information:
- Contact Detective Sergeant Lance Pritchard directly via email
- Report information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling their dedicated hotline
- Provide details through the Crimestoppers website while maintaining complete anonymity
The police emphasize that any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could prove valuable to their investigation into this serious crime.
Community Impact and Safety Concerns
This violent home invasion has raised concerns within the Bewdley community about residential safety and the brazen nature of the daytime robbery.
The incident serves as a reminder for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities promptly. Police continue to investigate all leads as they work to identify and apprehend the three suspects involved in this alarming crime.
