Masked Mugger Hits Coral Bookies in Locks Heath
Did you spot anything shady in Locks Heath Shopping Village tonight? A robber struck the Coral bookmakers at 7.44pm on Thursday, October 24, shaking up the busy shopping hub.
Balaclava-Clad Bandit Snatches Cash
A man wearing a dark balaclava stormed into the Coral shop, threatened staff, and grabbed a haul of cash before dashing off. Luckily, no one was hurt in the brazen robbery.
Getaway Details and Description
- Suspect fled through the shopping village car park.
- Wore grey tracksuit bottoms, a white top, and black trainers.
- Seen walking past shop number 1 after the theft.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Clips
Officers are scouring the area and urge anyone who witnessed the crime—or spotted a suspicious figure matching the description—to come forward. If you were leaving by car around that time, your dashcam footage could be the key to cracking this case.
Call the police on 101 quoting crime reference 44190381847. Prefer to stay anonymous? Ring 0800 555 111 instead.
