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Man wanted over Black Country shop thefts

A police manhunt has been launched to trace a man wanted in connection with a series of robberies at shops and petrol stations.

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Police say Gavin Reilly is wanted following a number of crimes in the Black Country where cigarettes have been stolen.

Officers are investigating the robberies, which happened between September 2013 and January this year, and want to question the 34-year-old.

Detective Sergeant Toby Davis, leading the investigation for Force CID, said: "We think Reilly is somewhere in the local area and is known to frequent the Bradley, Bilston, Tipton and Gornal areas.

"If you have seen him or can help our investigation we would ask you to get in touch as soon as possible.

"Members of the public are advised not to approach him but to contact police if they see him."

Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Gavin Reilly should contact Force CID by calling 999 or 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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