Attempt thefts from houses and motor vehicles

We are appealing for information after a male was seen trying door handles on the Offmore Estate, Kidderminster, in the early hours of 22nd April 2026. 

A male was seen trying the door handles of cars and houses on Tennyson Way, Kidderminster, at around 02:50 AM. The male was described as wearing grey jogging bottoms and a black hoody with the hood up, being around 6ft tall and having a slim build. 

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to this male around the time of the incident and heard or seen anything suspicious.

There are some simple but effective things you can do to help protect your property - where possible remove all valuable items from your vehicle before leaving it unattended, and make sure all property doors are locked. 

We are also encouraging the community to call us on 101 if they see anyone acting suspiciously around a vehicle.

If you have information about this or any other suspected crime, please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk.

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

If you ever feel at risk, or a crime is in progress, please always dial 999. 

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.