Police have issued a public appeal to trace a man following a theft from a vehicle in the Black Country, where a bank card was stolen and subsequently used.
Details of the Coseley Incident
The incident occurred on Whitegates Road in the Coseley area of Dudley. According to West Midlands Police (WMP), the offence took place sometime between the evening of Friday 19 October and the early hours of Saturday 20 October 2025.
A bank card was taken from the vehicle during this period. Authorities confirm that the stolen card was then used fraudulently, though the specific details of its use have not been disclosed.
Appeal to Identify Hooded Man
In connection with their investigation, detectives have released a photograph of a man they are eager to speak to. The individual is pictured wearing a distinctive hooded coat with a fur-like trim.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: "We want to speak to this man over theft from a vehicle in Coseley. A bank card was stolen and then used."
How to Assist the Investigation
Officers are urging anyone who recognises the man in the image or who has any information about the incident to come forward. Information can be provided via the Live Chat function on the West Midlands Police website or by calling the non-emergency number 101.
It is crucial that anyone making contact quotes the unique reference number: 20/417049/25.
This appeal forms part of ongoing efforts to tackle vehicle crime and associated fraud in the Dudley borough and wider West Midlands region.
