Police want to speak to a shopper wearing a beanie hat in connection with a burglary in Birmingham

Police want to speak to a hat-wearing shop customer in connection with a burglary in a Birmingham suburb. On Saturday March 16, the burglary took place at a house in the cul-de-sac, Rickyard Close, in Yardley.

A thief stole personal items, including bank cards, which were later used in a shop. Now West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of the man officers would like to speak to in connection with the reported offence.

The man police would like to speak to is white, clean-shaven and pictured wearing a black hat and blue coat. He is pictured with a yellow orange polo shirt underneath.

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Launching the CCTV appeal, a spokesman for the force said: “Do you know who this is? We would like to speak to him after a house in Rickyard Close, Birmingham was broken into on March 16.

“Personal items were stolen, including bank cards, which were later used. If you can help, you can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 20/316635/24.” Alternatively, anyone with any information can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.