'Hugger muggers' caught on video stealing jewellery as they thank victim for help
Showering their victim with praise as they thank her for directions, this is the moment thieves steal a woman's jewellery in a sneak theft by the side of a road.
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The suspects are seen getting out of the car and enthusaistically thanking the victim for her help in West Bromwich.
They put necklaces and bracelets around her neck and wrists as they hug her.
Little did the victim know, the suspects were unclasping her own necklace and bracelet.
Two men still in the car perform a u-turn and the women got back on the car, on Portobello Road, Hill Top.
The car leaves the scene in Portobello Road and heads off towards Tame Street.
Pc Hannah Meredith, from Sandwell Police, said: "These people are very cunning in the way they operate and we would urge people to be wary about anyone who is over friendly in these type of circumstances.
"They use sleight of hand and will check pockets without the victim knowing.
"The car, although not uncommon, does have hubcaps missing which makes it slightly distinctive and unfortunately does not have a registered keeper, so I would ask anyone with information on the car to contact us.
The registration number displayed was W595 NUY.
It happened at around 3.15pm on March 8.
PC Meredith can be contacted on 101 or alternatively information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
