CCTV appeal after Solihull burglary attempt on posh street

An appeal to find two men wanted in connection with a burglary attempt in a posh Solihull street has been launched by police. Intruders attempted to break into a home in Lady Byron Lane in Knowle in the early hours of Friday (November 15).

They had got into the back garden of a house in the road, which has a series of detached homes, half of which neigbour Copt Heath Golf Club. They tried to force their way in. But were unsuccessful and then fled the area.

Now West Midlands Police has issued CCTV images of two masked men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Both were wearing black caps, one with a black mask covering his mouth and nose and the other with a black mask with his nose and mouth both visible.

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Each was also wearing black, hooded tops. One a zip-up Nike hoodie. In issuing the CCTV appeal, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Recognise these two?

“We are looking to speak to them after an attempted burglary in Solihull. Shortly before 3am on 15 November, two people entered the back garden of a house in Lady Byron Lane and attempted to force their way in."

The statement continued: “Fortunately, they were unsuccessful, and fled the area. If you recognise either of these men, or if you were in the area at the time of the attempted burglary, contact us via 101 or Live Chat quoting crime number 20/972435/24.” Alternatively, anyone with any information can contact independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.