CCTV police appeal after man throws gravel and damages cars at Worcester dealership

Police said a man ripped off window wipers, removed window seals and threw gravel at vehicles

Detectives have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after criminal damage at a car dealership in Worcester. The incident took place at BJH Motors and Son in Cranham Drive at around 11.15pm on September 25.

Police said a man entered the site and began damaging cars in the forecourt by ripping off window wipers, removing window seals and throwing gravel at vehicles. West Mercia Police today issued an image of a man officers would like to identify following the incident.

The man, pictured in a stripy black and white jumper, was understood to have been in the area at the time. The force said he "may be able to help with enquiries".

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A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "Officers investigating criminal damage would like to speak to this man to help with their enquiries. At around 11:15pm on Wednesday, September 25, a man entered BJH Motors and Son on Cranham Drive in Worcester and damaged some of the cars on the forecourt by ripping off window wipers, removing window seals and throwing gravel at them.

"Officers are keen to speak to the man pictured as it’s thought he was in the area at the time and may be able to help with enquiries. If you know who this man is, or have any information that would help with the investigation, please contact Police Constable Owen Coulthurst by emailing owen.coulthurst@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 07866 996113.

"Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100 per cent anonymous. They never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111."