Man hunted by police probing burglary and motor vehicle theft

Ben Perrin

19 January 2025 at 11:01 am·1-min read

A man is being hunted by police probing a burglary and motor vehicle theft. Police are seeking to trace Nader Abou.

West Midlands Police said the 25-year-old was wanted on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle in Birmingham.

The force said he had links to Selly Oak. Police issued a picture as part of the appeal and urged the public to call 999 if they knew of his whereabouts.

Posting on Facebook, Birmingham Police said: "Have you seen Nader Abou? The 25-year-old is wanted on suspicion of burglary and theft of a motor vehicle in #Birmingham.

"Abou is believed to have links to #SellyOak. If you do see him please ring 999 quoting crime reference number 20/984219/24. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are."

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