Appeal launched after break-ins at Oldbury houses

An appeal has been launched to ask for help with identifying a man following a series of break-ins at houses in Oldbury.

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West Midlands Police have released an image of a man wearing a face covering, which was taken from a doorbell camera, following the break-ins on November 2.

The force said three houses had been targeted in Willow Drive, Waterside Crescent and St Brades Close and has asked for anyone with any information to get in touch.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Do you recognise this man?

"We want to speak to him after a series of addresses were targeted on the same night in Oldbury.

"On November 2 at around 3.30am an address was broken into on Willow Drive. 

This image has been released of the person West Midlands Police said it wants to speak to. Photo: West Midlands Police
This image has been released of the person West Midlands Police said it wants to speak to. Photo: West Midlands Police

"Car and house keys were taken, and cash was stolen from a vehicle.

"We know the suspect’s face isn’t visible, but we’re hoping someone may have information given his distinctive clothing.

"Between 3.30am and 5am, two houses were targeted on Waterside Crescent and St Brades Close. 

"A suspect attempted to open the front door of both properties.

"If you recognise this man then please contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting 20/429731/25."