Police have issued a public appeal for residents to check their private CCTV systems after a car was stolen during a residential burglary in the Wollaston area of the West Midlands. The incident occurred on Devon Road in the early hours of Sunday, February 2nd, with the vehicle later being discovered abandoned in the nearby Quarry Bank district.
Details of the Wollaston Burglary and Vehicle Theft
According to West Midlands Police, the break-in took place at a property on Devon Road, Wollaston. Following the burglary, the suspects made off with a car from the address. Officers subsequently located the stolen vehicle abandoned in the Quarry Bank area at approximately 3:30 am on the same morning.
Description of the Suspects
Investigators have released descriptions of two individuals believed to be involved in the crime. Both suspects are described as young men with slim builds. They were reportedly wearing jogging bottoms, running shoes, and jackets at the time of the incident.
Specific CCTV Appeal to Local Residents
Police are now asking Wollaston residents to meticulously review any private CCTV or doorbell camera footage they may have recorded between 2:45 am and 3:15 am on February 2nd, looking for individuals matching the suspects' descriptions.
Furthermore, residents living in the Dunns Bank area and surrounding roads are being urged to come forward if they witnessed any suspicious activity or have footage captured between 3:30 am and 4:00 am that might show two men fitting the description.
How to Provide Information to the Police
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: "We’ve been carrying out a number of enquiries and we’re now asking for your help." Anyone with information, video footage, or other evidence is requested to contact the police using one of the following methods:
- Call 101, quoting crime reference number 20/133358/26.
- Use the Live Chat function available on the West Midlands Police website, quoting the same crime number.
- For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The police investigation into the burglary and vehicle theft is ongoing as officers follow several lines of enquiry. The appeal underscores the crucial role that community-held digital evidence can play in modern criminal investigations.
