Elderly woman robbed in Sutton Coldfield supermarket

Thieves distracted an elderly shopper and took items from her bag in a supermarket in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, just after 10am yesterday morning (Saturday, March 25).

The woman, aged in her late 80s, had her bag on her trolley just after withdrawing cash from the ATM. The two thieves left the scene in a car and police issued the registration number across the force to trace it.

Officers said it hit the force automated number plate recognition (ANPR) on the Stratford Road later the same day which was stopped with a stinger near Robin Hood Island. There were five occupants in the car - including a child.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We followed the car which failed to stop for officers, leaving them with no choice but to stop it with a stinger near the Robin Hood island.

“There were five occupants in the car with a child. A man, aged 24, and a 25-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of robbery, and remain in custody for questioning.

“The car has been seized as part of the investigation. The elderly woman was cared for by supermarket staff as she was understandably upset, and has been taken home.”

Anyone who saw what happened and can help with police enquiries should contact officers via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website quoting log 1286 of 25/3. Alternatively you can give information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.