West Midlands Police has released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a robbery at a supermarket on High Holborn, Sedgley, during which a member of staff was assaulted.
The incident took place on 20 August at around 9.40pm. A handbag and alcohol were stolen from the store. The worker was attacked as she attempted to stop the theft, according to the force's appeal.
Appeal for information
In a statement, police said: "Do you recognise this man? We want to speak to him after a robbery at a supermarket on High Holborn, Sedgley. On 20 August at around 9.40pm, a handbag and alcohol were stolen. A member of staff was also assaulted as she attempted to stop the theft."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or use the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk. People are asked to quote incident number 20/370880/26 when contacting the force.
How to respond
The appeal is part of the police's ongoing investigation into the robbery. Officers are urging anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image to come forward.
Information can be passed on anonymously or by providing contact details. The force has not confirmed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Residents in the Sedgley area are reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. The investigation continues, and police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to step forward.
