Hooded man wanted after Tesco Express robbery in Birmingham

A CCTV appeal has been launched to find a hooded man police want to speak to after another man was robbed at a Tesco in Birmingham. The incident took place at a cashpoint by the Tesco Express store in Stratford Road in Hall Green on Wednesday, September 11.

A man was reportedly attacked and had money stolen from him while he was waiting at an ATM (automated teller machine) at around 11.45pm to 12.15am. Now West Midlands Police has issued an image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with the robbery.

The man is white, has a beard, which is partially grey. And he is pictured wearing a dark hoodie, with the hood pulled up on his head.

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In issuing the appeal a spokesperson for the West Midlands force said: “Do you recognise this man? We want to speak to him after a robbery at a Tesco Express on Stratford Road, Birmingham between 11.45pm and 12.15am on the evening of 11 September.

“A man was assaulted and a sum of money was stolen from him whilst he was waiting at an ATM. Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or via Live Chat on our website quoting 20/835797/24.” Alternatively, anyone with any information can contact independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.