Elderly Men Injured in Violent Dudley Robbery Targeting Valuable Coin Collection
Police are urgently appealing for information after three elderly men were attacked by thieves who stole a significant collection of gold and silver Royal Mint coins in Dudley. The victims, aged 75, 79, and 84, sustained injuries during the incident, which occurred on Birmingham New Road on Sunday, February 8, at 4:20 PM.
Details of the Stolen Collectible Coins
The robbers made off with a large quantity of collectible coins, primarily consisting of boxed Royal Mint coins in their original presentation boxes, complete with proof of authenticity. Among the stolen items were commemorative coins featuring iconic figures such as John Lennon, David Bowie, Captain James Cook, Kew Gardens, and James Bond, available in both silver and 22-carat gold versions.
Additionally, the collection included:
- Full sovereign coins for each year from 1999 to 2026.
- Commemorative sets containing both silver and gold 50p coins, with five coins per case, marking fifty years of the 50p piece.
Police Investigation and Vehicle Search
West Midlands Police are actively investigating the robbery and are seeking to trace a grey or silver Mitsubishi Outlander that may have been involved before or after the incident. Detective Sergeant Rich Galbraith stated, “The three elderly men were thankfully not seriously injured, and we are continuing our investigation to find those responsible.”
He further appealed to the public: “I want to appeal to anyone who is offered any coins like the ones mentioned and pictured, or if you have any information that could help us with our investigation to please get in touch with us. Even the smallest bit of information you may think isn’t relevant could be what we need to find those responsible.”
How to Assist the Investigation
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police via the following methods:
- Call 101 and quote crime reference number 20/141018/26.
- Use the Live Chat option on the West Midlands Police website.
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to the sale or possession of these distinctive commemorative coins.
