A woman dressed only in black underwear was caught on doorbell footage stealing milk bottles from a doorstep in Bearwood at 5.10am on Friday, July 17. The incident, which occurred in the West Midlands, has prompted a flurry of pun-filled reactions from Birmingham Live readers on Facebook.
What happened
The woman, wearing flip flops, a crop top, and thong-type knickers, was captured swiping milk left on the step of a home. The doorbell camera recorded the theft, which was reported to West Midlands Police. The force confirmed it received a report of theft and milk being stolen at that time.
Reader reactions
Facebook users responded with humor. Owen De Visser asked: "What is thong with people?" Dawn Langston quipped: "How dairy." Byson King commented on the "cheeks of it." Nathan Westwood referenced the Milky Bar kid advert, calling the woman "the milky bandit." Ch Muddasar Munir asked if it was the "Moousual suspects." Ade Picken said there was "milk on my step Tuesday and Saturdays," with a winking emoji.
Police statement
West Midlands Police said: "Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 or use the Live Chat option on our website quoting crime number 20/328342/26."
