Police Launch Appeal to Identify Woman in Crocs Following Supermarket Phone Theft in Dudley
West Midlands Police have issued a public appeal for information after a mobile phone was stolen from a supermarket in the Black Country town of Dudley. The incident occurred at a premises on Priory Road, with officers now seeking to identify a woman captured on CCTV.
Details of the Supermarket Incident
The theft took place on March 9 at 11am when a victim temporarily placed their phone on a shelf within the supermarket. According to police reports, a woman then approached the shelf, picked up the device, and concealed it underneath other items before leaving the store with the stolen property.
Investigators have released a photograph of a woman they wish to speak to in connection with the crime. The suspect is described as being approximately 50 to 60 years old and was seen wearing a grey coat and distinctive black crocs at the time of the incident.
Police Statement and Appeal for Information
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: "Can you help us identify this woman? We want to speak with the woman pictured after a phone was stolen from a supermarket on Priory Road, Dudley, on 9 March at 11am. The phone had been put down on a shelf by the victim before a woman approached, picking it up and hiding it underneath other items."
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with their investigation. The crime reference number for this incident is 20/172878/26.
How to Provide Information to Police
Members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have information about the woman's identity are encouraged to contact West Midlands Police through the following channels:
- Call the non-emergency number 101
- Use the Live Chat function available on the West Midlands Police website
- Provide an anonymous report to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
Police emphasize that any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove valuable to their investigation into this supermarket theft in Dudley.
