A shocking daylight theft of a Range Rover was captured on camera in a busy supermarket car park, with a brave member of the public attempting to intervene.
Dramatic Confrontation in Broad Daylight
The incident unfolded on Thursday, January 8, in the car park of the Morrisons supermarket in Bilston, Wolverhampton. Multiple shoppers filmed as events escalated, with footage showing a masked individual standing in the doorway of the luxury SUV.
In a bold move, a woman positioned herself directly in front of the vehicle, waving her arms in an effort to alert other shoppers and potentially block the thieves' escape. Despite her courageous stand, the driver of the Range Rover slowly began to reverse.
Thieves Make Their Escape
With its front headlights illuminated, the vehicle manoeuvred past the undeterred woman before speeding away from the scene. A striking detail witnessed by onlookers was that the driver's door was left hanging wide open during the getaway.
An eyewitness who spoke to BirminghamLive described the suspects' suspicious behaviour prior to the theft. "They were standing by the car doing something," the onlooker said. "They could’ve been talking, but then it looked like they were doing something by the window. I think they had a crowbar and smashed the window in."
The witness also noted the thieves' preparedness for a quick escape, stating, "They also had some kind of bike they were on, in case they needed to escape, which they threw in the car when they drove off."
Community Reaction and Police Response
It is understood that the woman who bravely confronted the thieves was not the owner of the vehicle but was instead 'trying to stop them from getting away'. The eyewitness expressed sympathy for the rightful owner, adding, "I feel so bad for them."
West Midlands Police has been informed of the incident and approached for an official comment regarding the investigation. The force continues to tackle vehicle crime across the Black Country region.
This brazen act serves as a stark reminder for motorists to remain vigilant, even in seemingly secure public locations during daytime hours. The full circumstances surrounding the theft are yet to be confirmed by authorities.
