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Stolen cards later used to buy goods, CCTV issued: Bromford
(B36 - Thursday, 1 December, 2011)
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Police are releasing a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with a distraction burglary at an address on Bromford Road, Bromford.
On 7 August 2011, a man knocked on a 78-year-old woman's door claiming to be looking for her neighbour.
As she left the room to look for a pen and paper he took her handbag containing her purse and bank cards.
One of the cards was later used to buy goods valued at almost £240 at the Footlocker at the Onestop, Perry Barr on 10 August.
The suspect is described as:
- a white male
- aged 18 to 20
- 5 ft 6 inches tall
- medium, proportionate build
- Irish accent
Anyone who recognises the man or has any information which could help officers with their enquiries is urged to call DC Karen Rushton at Force CID on 0345 113 5000.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police Force: West Midlands
Address:
Bromford Road
Bromford
Birmingham
WEST MIDLANDS
B36
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