CCTV images released following theft from Bridgnorth jewellers
Police investigating the theft of diamond rings worth £4,500 from a Bridgnorth jewellers, today issued CCTV images of a man being sought in connection with the incident.
The man was in Mayflower Jewellers in High Street at the time of the theft at around 11.50pm last Saturday and police believe he can help their inquiries.
They are appealing for information from anyone who can identify him to contact Bridgnorth or Shrewsbury police stations on 0300 333 3000. Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111.
Police Constable Ben Ward, the investigating officer, said today: "The man spoke with a strong Birmingham or West Midlands accent. I'm hoping someone can identify him as he may have information which will help the police investigation."
The theft happened when a member of staff was distracted. A man posing as a customer asked to look at a silver chain from the bottom shelf of a locked cabinet in the main display window.
As the staff member bent down to reach the chain, the man reached above her head and grabbed a pad of 15 diamond eternity rings. He hid then inside his jacket before running off.
PC Ward said the offender ran down Northgate and was seen getting into a gold coloured vehicle, which drove off along the B4373 towards Broseley.
