Touchwood Solihull shopping centre theft as man has phone stolen

Police have issued a CCTV image of two men they would like to identify after a pensioner had his phone stolen in Solihull. The elderly man was approached by two males in a toilet at Touchwood Shopping Centre on Monday, October 21.

Police said the victim noticed his phone was no longer connected to his hearing aids shortly after the pair left. Officers investigating would like to speak to the two men captured on CCTV.

They were both pictured wearing dark-coloured jackets. One man appeared to be wearing beige trousers.

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A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We’re appealing for information after a man had his phone stolen in Solihull on 21 October. The elderly man was approached by two men as he entered the toilets within Touchwood Shopping Centre. Shortly after the pair left, the man noticed he’s phone was no longer connected to his hearing aids.

"We want to speak to these two people in connection with the theft. If you have any information, please get in touch via Live Chat or 101 and quote 20/896129/24.

"Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are."