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‘I’ve identified 3,000 crime suspects in the West Midlands from CCTV - and I’m aiming to find 500 more in 2026'

Meet the West Midlands Police officer known as ‘Memory Cop’ due to his astonishing face recognition skills which have enabled him to identify 3,000 suspects

News|Just now
Supporting image for story: ‘I’ve identified 3,000 crime suspects in the West Midlands from CCTV - and I’m aiming to find 500 more in 2026'
Supporting image for story: 'We relentlessly pursue criminals': West Midlands Police reveals how much 'dirty money' the force has taken from convicted criminals and how the money will be spent
'We relentlessly pursue criminals': West Midlands Police reveals how much 'dirty money' the force has taken from convicted criminals and how the money will be spent
Crime|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country's most wanted: 28 suspects wanted by West Midlands Police - including three with distinctive neck tattoos
Black Country's most wanted: 28 suspects wanted by West Midlands Police - including three with distinctive neck tattoos
Crime|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Have you seen this man? Police issue photo of man wanted in connection with Oldbury shop theft
Have you seen this man? Police issue photo of man wanted in connection with Oldbury shop theft
Crime|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and dangerous driving after police chase stolen car in Darlaston
Man arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and dangerous driving after police chase stolen car in Darlaston
Darlaston|18 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Woman released on bail as investigation into fatal stabbing continues
Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Woman released on bail as investigation into fatal stabbing continues
Crime|22 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Adorable stolen puppy reunited with Birmingham owner - and mum - just in time for Christmas as woman arrested
Adorable stolen puppy reunited with Birmingham owner - and mum - just in time for Christmas as woman arrested
Crime|23 hours ago

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Supporting image for story: WATCH: Moment West Midlands Police finds gun and class A drugs in man’s bag after he led officers on 'reckless' chase
WATCH: Moment West Midlands Police finds gun and class A drugs in man’s bag after he led officers on 'reckless' chase
Crime|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: 'I was dumbfounded': Sexual abuse complainant faces lengthy wait for trial following West Midlands court delays
'I was dumbfounded': Sexual abuse complainant faces lengthy wait for trial following West Midlands court delays
Crime|Dec 28
Supporting image for story: Relentless Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team's shaming of uninsured drivers branded 'Grinchy'
Relentless Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team's shaming of uninsured drivers branded 'Grinchy'
Crime|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash
Arrests made after group of masked men armed with machetes raided Birmingham shop for vapes, cigarettes and cash
Crime|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton
Police appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car on Christmas Day in Tipton
News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman
Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder: Two men released with no further action as police arrest woman
News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: 'Legends never die' - Loved ones of Wolverhampton father-of-two stabbed to death on Christmas Day adorn street with tributes
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News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward
Police recover £40,000 of stolen power tools in Wednesbury and urge theft victims to come forward
News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham
WATCH: Speeding driver jailed after being caught in 100mph police chase in Birmingham
Crime|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work
Man who handled £5,000 of stolen equipment belonging to Walsall construction firm ordered to do unpaid work
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UK News

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Tories repeat calls to strip activist of UK citizenship amid ‘insincere’ apology
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Cyber attacks: 2025 the ‘tipping point’ as JLR and M&S incidents highlight risks
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Everyman boss leaves weeks after profit alert
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Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
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Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12

World News

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Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
World News|14 hours ago
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One killed in midair helicopter crash
World News|15 hours ago
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World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
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Supporting image for story: Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
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Supporting image for story: Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
World News|Dec 28
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