Money And Property Stolen From Couple In Redditch

Police are appealing for information after a couple had money and property stolen from them in Redditch.

The victims, a woman and a man in their 20s, met up in the town centre last Friday afternoon, 20^th January. While they were in Market Place at about 2.30pm a black iPod Classic worth £100, a gold engagement ring worth £300, and a black Vivitar camera worth £60 were stolen from the woman's pink handbag.

And between 1.30pm and 3pm, the man had £300 stolen from him. He used a cash machine at the Halifax in Evesham Walk, and after he entered his PIN number, two men, who he did not know, withdraw £280 from his account. The victim put his wallet back in his coat but a short time later he discovered it missing. He retraced his steps and found it in a bush, with £20 missing along with his driving licence.

Both of the victims, who are considered vulnerable, were extremely upset by the thefts.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact PC Laura Lawson at West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000 quoting incident 425-s-200111 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Issued: Thursday, 26 January 2012