Gold chain stolen during distraction theft in supermarket car park in Alcester
SOME of the latest crimes reported to police in the Alcester area.
Alcester: A gold chain was stolen during a distraction theft in Waitrose car park. Police said the occupant of a car was approach by two Eastern European women carrying a clip board who leant into the car, distracted the victim and stole the chain. The females both had dark hair and were wearing medical face masks. It happened at 4.40pm on Thursday, 4th April. Crime ref no. 0252 04/04/2024
Alcester: Quad bikes were reported to be causing a nuisance and in a park and on the streets around the St Mary’s Road and Throckmorton Road area on Tuesday, 2nd April.
Bidford: A house in Lambourne Close was entered and items stolen, including the keys to a BMW which was then taken from the premises overnight on 2nd-3rd April. 0043 03/04/2024
Binton: An attempted break-in was made at a house in the village. The resident heard a noise at their door and after checking found that the lock had been damaged. It is believed the offender ran off when the resident turned on lights to check at about 2am on Thursday, 4th April. 0073 05/04/2024