West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify two men after a handbag was stolen from a car in the Tesco car park on Princess Alice Drive, Sutton Coldfield. The victim's bank card, which was inside the handbag, was subsequently used to make purchases totalling more than £1,000.
Incident Details
The theft occurred in the car park of the Tesco store on Princess Alice Drive. The thieves stole the handbag from the victim's vehicle and then used the bank card to spend over £1,000 before the card was cancelled.
Police have released images of two men they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. The men are believed to have information that could assist the investigation.
Police Appeal
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "Can you help us identify these men? We want to speak to them after a handbag was stolen from a car in Tesco carpark at Princess Alice Drive, Sutton Coldfield. The bag contained the victim’s bankcard which was later used to spend more than £1,000."
Anyone who recognises the men or has any information about the incident is urged to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 20/259434/26. Alternatively, information can be provided via the Live Chat service on the West Midlands Police website.
Community Impact
This incident highlights the importance of safeguarding personal belongings and bank cards. The victim has been left out of pocket by over £1,000, though they may be able to claim a refund from their bank. The police are working to trace the suspects and prevent further such crimes.
