Police have launched a public appeal to trace three individuals following a pickpocketing incident on a street in Wolverhampton.
CCTV images released in connection with theft
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal and published images of two women and a man they wish to speak to. The trio are pictured together inside a shop. Officers believe they may have information regarding a theft that occurred on Raglan Street in Wolverhampton.
Details of the Wolverhampton street theft
The offence took place at around 3.45pm on Thursday, 4 December. A thief, or thieves, stole bank cards and a mobile phone from the victim's coat. The force has confirmed the incident is being investigated as a pickpocketing offence.
In a statement, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We want to speak to these three after bank cards and a mobile phone were stolen in Wolverhampton. They were taken from the coat of the victim in Raglan Street at around 3.45pm on 4 December.”
Descriptions of the three people sought
The police have provided descriptions of the individuals shown in the released CCTV stills:
- The first woman is described as white, wearing a grey or blue beanie hat with a black coat and top.
- The second woman is also white, with blonde hair showing dark roots. She was wearing a light-coloured, possibly beige, coat with a hood over a grey top.
- The man is white and has a beard. He was pictured in a dark-coloured hat and a black coat over a top with a white collar.
Authorities are urging anyone who recognises the people in the images, or who has any other information about the incident, to come forward.
How to contact police with information
Members of the public can assist the investigation by contacting West Midlands Police via Live Chat on the force's official website, or by calling 101. When getting in touch, it is crucial to quote the unique reference number: 20/467098/25.
This appeal forms part of ongoing efforts by police in the Black Country to tackle street crime and identify those responsible.
