A vehicle crime in Shire Oak – please be on your guard, folks. Imagery from Apple maps.

There’s been a car break in in Shire Ride, Shire Oak, which took place on Wednesday 16th August 2017 between 3:30pm and 8am the following morning – a satnav iPod and loss change were stolen.

Kevin Pitt posted on WMNow:

Dear Sir or madam

A vehicle crime has been reported in Shire Oak.

If you saw or heard anything or have any information about the below incident please call our non emergency number 101, quoting the reference number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimetoppers-uk.org.

Reference: 20WS/174921J/17
Location: Shire Ridge, Shire Oak
Date and time: between 3.30pm on Wednesday 16 August and 8am on Thursday 17 August
Details: two offenders went up to the vehicle and opened a door by unknown means.  A sat nav, Ipod Touch and some loose change has been stolen.

Please remind your neighbours not to leave items on show within the vehicle, even when parking for just a short time.  Your car insurance may not cover items left within the vehicle so avoid leaving anything of value, even if hidden in the boot or glove box.

Visit our website for crime prevention advice www.west-midlands.police.uk

Message sent by

Kevin Pitt (Police, Engagement and Consultation Officer, Walsall)

Thanks to Kevin for keeping us all informed.

The people doing this are more than likely doing it to raise cash from the proceeds of selling what they steal. If you know of anyone hawking around stuff that seems to be dubious, please grub them into the police – the stuff they’re flogging is probably nicked.

Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police by dialling 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.