Police issue warning over distraction thefts in Shropshire
Police are warning people to make sure they keep their personal belongings safe following a series of distraction thefts in Shropshire today.
The incidents, which started at 10.45am today in Shifnal, involved two young men – possibly eastern European or of Asian backgrounds in their 20s and casually dressed.
They entering business premises including estate agencies and hairdressers and, while one of them spoke to a member of staff, the other stole any unattended items such as mobile phones.
The offences took place in Shifnal, Ironbridge, Ludlow.
Police are urging staff in business premises and members of the public to take extra care in keeping personal possessions out of view and safe while at work or going about their business in shops and offices.
Anyone who sees any suspicious behaviour or has any information relating to distraction thefts in Shropshire and Herefordshire today is asked to contact West Mercia Police on the non emergency number 101.
Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or completing its online form by logging on to www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
