Masked raiders cut burglar alarm at Willenhall firm

A gang of masked men disabled a burglar alarm at a Willenhall business by cutting the phone line before getting away with thousands of pounds worth of goods in vehicles which they stole from the site.

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The four burglars broke into the refurbishment company and stole thousands of pounds worth of computers, TVs and mobile phones.

The group then got away from the Dimmingsdale firm in a car, a van and a pick-up truck which belonged to the company.

All three vehicles were fitted with tracking devices and were found nearby later that day.

West Midlands Police have now launched an investigation into the raid. Detectives working on the case have released CCTV images of the four masked men from inside the business and are appealing for help from people to identify them.

The footage shows the raiders searching the offices of the building.

Although they all have their faces covered, one man is wearing a distinctive blue hooded top with a white Nike logo and tick, while another is seen wearing a maroon hooded top with white trim and tassels.

PC Daniel Spreckley, from Walsall Police, said he hopes that someone recognises what the men are wearing in the clip and added: "The two office rooms were searched by all four offenders with the lights on, so the images are quite clear.

"Although they are completely masked, some of them are wearing distinctive clothing which I hope someone will recognise and come forward."

Officers have also sent off the three recovered vehicles for forensic examination as part of their investigation.

The raid happened in the early hours of August 1. Those with information should call DC Spreckley on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.