Police search for shoplifting gang after Walsall distraction thefts
Police are on the hunt for a shoplifting gang after a series of thefts in the West Midlands.
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The gang has been targeting shops in Walsall and Coventry.
Officers believe the same group, made up of men and young children, are responsible for targeting at least four convenience stores in the last few months.
They are said to work together to distract shop workers as they steals cigarettes, alcohol and mobile phones.
Members of the gang have been captured on CCTV at various different shops and police have now shared some of the images in a bid to track them down.
Anyone who recognises any of the gang members or has any information is asked to contact West Midlands Police as soon as possible.
Quote crime reference number 20CV/4248L/21
