CCTV appeal after elderly man's gold necklace stolen by woman who tried to hug him in Stourbridge town centre
The chain was stolen from around the victim’s neck in broad daylight
An elderly man had a gold chain stolen from around his neck as a woman tried to hug him in Stourbridge town centre and police have issued a photo of a woman they want to speak to.
The victim, a man in his 70s, was approached by a woman in Lower High Street at about 9.30am on Thursday (October 29).
She attempted to hug him and his gold necklace was stolen, West Midlands Police said.
Now following CCTV enquiries the force has issued an image of a woman officers believe could help with the investigation.
If you recognise the woman or have information that could help, call 101 or use the Live Chat feature on the West Midlands Police website.
Quote crime number crime number 20/453673/26.
Alternatively, report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.