Theft from storage containers

Dear Resident

We are investigating a theft from a storage container between Stourbridge Road and Lea Castle drive, Kidderminster.

The theft occurred overnight between 22nd and 23rd March 2026 whereby a Green John Deere ride on lawn mower was stolen from a secure container.

A white van was sighted acting suspiciously in the area approximately 03:20hrs on the 23rd March (enquires are ongoing).

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft or that may have been in the area around the time of the incident and heard or seen anything suspicious.

If you have information this please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting incident reference 00096_I_23032026.

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

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

Kind regards,