Police issue CCTV image of curly-haired man in stolen car appeal

Naomi DeSouza

20 November 2024 at 11:20 am·1-min read

West Midlands Police have issued a man they wish to speak to after a car was stolen in Walsall as part of a residential burglary. The image, released by officers on November 20, showed an image of a man in a shop.

He has curly hair and was wearing a black waterproof jacket. The force has appealed to members of the public to get in touch if they recognise the man, as he may be able to help with enquiries.

The car was stolen from a home in Walsall last month, officers said. A log number has also been provided along with the CCTV image for people to get in touch with.

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A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "APPEAL. Do you recognise this man?

"We would like to speak to him after a vehicle was stolen during a burglary at a home in Clayhanger, Walsall, on 16 October. If you recognise the man contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 20/918663/24. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."

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