A man has been charged following the alleged theft of a mural from a wall in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. The incident occurred on Birmingham Road in the town centre at approximately 6am on Thursday, 24 April, according to West Midlands Police.
Adam Howe, 45, from Birmingham, was due to appear before magistrates at the city's court charged with theft. The charge comes after officers tracked a suspect onto a bus following the incident.
Arrest and Recovery
Police said they were called to the scene early on Thursday morning after receiving reports that the mural had been removed from the wall. Officers quickly located a suspect who had boarded a bus, and a man was arrested on College Road a short time later. The stolen mural was subsequently recovered.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “A man has been charged after a mural was stolen from a wall in Sutton Coldfield town centre. Adam Howe, 45, from Birmingham, was due before the city’s Magistrates Court charged with theft.”
Community Assistance
The force expressed gratitude to community partners and members of the public who reported the incident and provided information. “We’re grateful to community partners and members of the public who reported this and provided information to us,” the spokesperson added.
Officers across Birmingham and the West Midlands are working to tackle all forms of theft, and the public is urged to report any concerns or information. To report a crime in progress, call 999.
The mural theft is one of several recent incidents in the area, and police continue to investigate. Howe’s court appearance is expected to proceed as scheduled.
