Group try to distract Great Barr shopkeeper in attempted burglary
A group of men tried to distract a shopkeeper during an attempted burglary at a Great Barr store.
The men targeted the shop in Greenholm Road, at around midday on Friday, March 29.
The group split up – with one attempting to distract the shopkeeper, before the others tried to access a living area through a wooden door.
But the wannabe thieves were disturbed and fled the scene empty-handed.
West Midlands Police has now launched an investigation into the attempted burglary and have released images of the men they are looking to trace.
A spokesman for the force said: "We want to speak to these men after a shopkeeper was distracted during an attempted burglary in Great Barr.
"A group entered a shop in Greenholm Road around midday on Friday March 29.
"After splitting up, one of them approached the counter and asked for a scratch card.
"The others then tried to open a wooden door leading to a living area but were disturbed and fled empty-handed."
Anyone who recognises the men, or has any information, can call West Midlands Police on 101 quoting incident number 20bw/77516M/19. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
