WATCH: CCTV released in hunt for Black Country burglary gang
CCTV footage has been released as police hunt for a distraction burglary gang.
It comes after an elderly woman was burgled in the Black Country.
The woman, who is in her 70s, received a call at her home in West Bromwich on Monday, August 2, from a woman claiming to work for a window cleaners offering a discount.
While the elderly woman was kept talking, two thieves made their way into her home via a back door and stole bags containing personal items, which included a ring and bank books.
West Midlands Police has now released images and a video of the burglary in a bid to identify the gang.
WATCH the video here:
A spokesman for the force said: "Can you help us trace these suspected distraction burglars?
"The homeowner - in her 70s - was kept talking at her front door by a woman claiming to work for a window cleaners who were offering a discount.
"In the meantime two thieves managed to get into the property via a back door and steal bags containing personal items, including a ring and bank books.
"It happened off Hydes Road, West Bromwich, on the evening of Monday 2 August.
"Anyone with information can contact us via live chat or by calling 101. Quote 20/1524837/21."
