West Midlands Police is appealing for help to trace four women following a distraction burglary at a property on Holly Road in Handsworth, according to Birminghammail. The incident was reported in an article published on 25 August 2025. Distraction burglaries typically involve offenders gaining entry to a home by deceiving the occupant, often posing as service workers, delivery personnel, or claiming an emergency. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the local police. Homeowners should always verify the identity of visitors, use door chains or video intercoms when answering, and report suspicious callers to police.
Source : Birminghammail
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