Robbery offences are increasing across Birmingham and the West Midlands and police have launched a new operation to tackle the rising crime rates.
The force has stressed that the increase is “small compared to last year” and that it is prioritising calls related to robberies and taking action to disrupt known offenders.
Officers said the new Operation Ruby has led to 153 warrants being executed over the past month and over 380 arrests.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Jobson said: “Where all other key crimes have seen a reduction, robbery is persistently above our average levels of offending. The increase is relatively small, but it’s not a situation we’re happy to accept. Our communities expect us to tackle the issue.
“First up, we have a number of people with links across the region who we are trying to find. If you recognise any of them, call 999 quoting the log numbers provided.”
Here are seven most wanted robbery suspects by West Midlands Police:
1. Daniel Henderson
Daniel Henderson is wanted in connection with a robbery in Frankley Beeches Road, Birmingham on November 19 last year. Shop staff were threatened and a quantity of goods including chocolate and kitchen supplies were stolen. If you know where he is, call 999 quoting crime number 20/1012828/23.
2. Helen Perks
Helen Perks is wanted after a robbery in Waterworks Road, Ladywood in January this year in which a man was pushed to the ground and money was stolen. This robbery took place on 23 January at 5.30pm. If you know where she is, call 999 quoting crime number 20/170302/24.
3. James Horton
James Horton is wanted for breaching bail conditions. The 36-year-old, from #Wolverhampton is wanted in connection with robbery charges. If you see him, call 999 quoting crime number 20/222467/24.
4. Patrick Collins
Patrick Collins is wanted in connection with an assault and robbery in #Dudley in which a woman was assaulted and money was stolen. The 24-year-old has links across the West Midlands as well as Yorkshire. If you know where he is, call 999 quoting crime number 20/284894/23.