Burglary appeal: Can you help?

Dear Resident

We are appealing to residents for information following two burglary's of outbuildings on COBDEN STREET and FRANCHISE STREET, KIDDERMINSTER.

Between 24/07/2025 at 01:00 hours and 28/07/2025 at 10:00 hours, a shed on Cobden Street was broken into. A large amount of fishing equipment, a lawnmower and a scooter was stolen. At the moment we have no description of the suspect/s.

Between 24/07/2025 at 12:00 hours and 27/07/2025 at 19:00 hours an outbuilding was broken into on Franchise Street. Bikes, tools and camping equipment were stolen. 

Did you see anything suspicious or have any information that might help enquires?

If you have information about this or any other suspected crime, please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting incident reference 00169_I_28072025 (Cobden Street) or 00224_I_28072025 (Franchise Street).

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

If you ever feel at risk, or a crime is in progress, please always dial 999. 

For more information please contact the team on ofpsp.snt@westmercia.police.uk

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.