Images supplied by Barry Carpenter.

Hey folks – please be on the lookout for this distinctive white Ford Transit nine seater minibus, stolen this afternoon (Friday, 20th April 2018) from Leighswood Avenue, Aldridge, registration no HK61GDH and bearing a private hire licence number plate 547 on vehicle.

The van belongs to old mate of the blog Barry Carpenter, and it’s his sole source of income. He hasn’t just lost his wheels, he’s lost his means of earning a living, too.

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

You can also contact Barry directly via Facebook here.

You can always mail me in confidence if you’d rather – BrownhillsBob at Googlemail dot com. Cheers.ctly