West Bromwich: Urgent police appeal to find woman dragged off the streets

West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses after a woman was dragged off the streets and into a car in West Bromwich yesterday evening (13 March).

It happened in Hill Top at around 9.40pm.

It’s understood a woman was waiting by a bus stop when she was approached by a man who, after exchanging words, pulled her across the road and into a vehicle being driven by another man.

A witness has described the woman being in distress and shouting.

Police have serious concerns for her well-being.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We’ve launched an investigation to identify and find the woman, and trace the men and car involved.

“The man who approached the woman is described as white, bald and in his 40s. We believe the car was a grey BMW X5.

“We’re appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed what happened - or any motorists with dash-cam who may have caught the vehicle on video - to get in touch.

“Please call 999 and quote log 3602 from 13 March.”

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