Man's gold necklace stolen in Stourbridge 'hug decoy' theft

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 09:22 · Archive

An elderly man's gold chain was stolen on Lower High Street, Stourbridge on 29 October when a woman attempted to hug him.

An elderly man in his 70s had his gold chain stolen from around his neck on Lower High Street, Stourbridge on 29 October at approximately 9.30am. Police say a woman approached him and attempted to hug him before the theft occurred in broad daylight.

Dudley's Neighbourhood Crime team have launched an investigation into the incident. Officers have carried out CCTV trawls of the area and have now released an image of a woman they believe may be able to help with their enquiries.

Police are appealing to the public for information to identify the woman involved in the theft.

How it is being reported

• CCTV appeal after elderly man's gold necklace stolen by woman who tried to hug him in Stourbridge town centreThe chain was stolen from around the victim’s neck in broad daylightExpress & Star · 1 Nov, 08:55
• Man's gold necklace stolen during Stourbridge 'hug decoy' as police appeal to identify womanPolice say a man was approached by a woman who attempted to hug him in the streetBirminghamLive · 1 Nov, 08:38

In this story: Stourbridge · Dudley · Lower High Street

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