Another Black Country car theft caught on camera - yobs on motorbike swipe Mercedes

Ring doorbell footage has captured suspected car thieves on a motorcycle stealing a Mercedes from a Coseley road.

Two men caught on Ring doorbell footage attempting to steal an Audi in Wolverhampton could be linked to the theft of a Mercedes GLC Coupé in Coseley just minutes later.

Ring doorbell footage captured two suspected car thieves on a motorcycle attempting to steal an Audi A3 from a residential street in Wolverhampton on Monday, November 9.

The footage shows one man walking around outside a property while holding what appears to be an electronic device, seemingly attempting to detect or capture the signal from the car key inside the home.

Meanwhile, his accomplice can be seen inside the Audi, apparently attempting to start the vehicle.

The pair were disturbed after the homeowner received an alert from their Ring doorbell and spotted the suspicious activity. The men then abandoned their attempt, jumped back onto their motorcycle and made off.

But just eight minutes later, at approximately 10.43pm, a Mercedes GLC Coupé was stolen from outside Coseley Ex-Servicemen's Club on Ivy House Lane, Coseley.

The Mercedes belonged to a woman who had started work at 7pm. She returned to her car shortly afterwards but it had disappeared.

Footage shows two males wearing tracksuits and motorcycle helmets arriving on a motorcycle, travelling from the alley by the club.

One of the men was seen walking around the building carrying what appeared to be an electronic device, seemingly attempting to pick up a signal from the car key.

The other appeared to be involved in gaining access to the vehicle.

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The suspects were described as young, slim and believed to be white.

After the Mercedes was taken, they made off at speed, with the motorcycle revving loudly.

The striking similarities between the two incidents, including the use of a motorcycle, electronic equipment and suspected keyless vehicle theft techniques, have raised concerns that the incidents could be connected.

The Express & Star has asked West Midlands Police if the two incidents are linked - and what is being done about rising car crime in the Black Country and wider West Midlands.

West Midlands Police confirmed they were investigating the attempted theft on Grosvenor Road, Wolverhampton, shortly before 10.30pm on November 9.

A force spokesperson said: "We are investigating a report of vehicle interference on Grosvenor Road, Wolverhampton, shortly before 10.30pm yesterday (9 November).

"It's reported two people on a motorbike broke into a car, but we don't believe anything was taken.

"We are in contact with the person who reported this and we are carrying out further enquiries."

More to follow.