In photos: Security tightened on Stourbridge road after items taken from fire-hit home

Residents who were affected by Stourbridge fires that took place last week are now been having to contend with thieves.

Fencing is being put up on Racecourse Lane to try and help and along the lane there are three road blocks, manned by a security team, who are stopping vehicles and talking to drivers if they try and pass.

This week, West Midlands Police has launched an appeal after a burglary took place a property on a Stourbridge road which was affected by a huge fire.

West Midlands Police released pictures the items taken, which include jewellery, watches and a coin collection, from a property on Racecourse Lane, a road significantly affected by the recent wildfires.

• Read more: Stourbridge fire: Police release two more images of valuable items stolen from fire-hit home

Earlier today, West Midlands Police force released two more images of jewellery taken in a burglary in Stourbridge.

West Midlands Police said: “We are still appealing for the public's help in tracking down the items and finding who was responsible for taking them.”

West Midlands Roads has confirmed that Racecourse Lane will remain closed to traffic until at least September 9.