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Gang Posing as Police Robs Man in Birmingham, Flees Using Blue Lights

Police urge witnesses to share dashcam or CCTV evidence quoting crime number 20/423537/25.

Overview

  • The robbery happened around 2pm on Monday, October 27, on College Road in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, according to West Midlands Police.
  • Offenders wearing police-style caps stole a watch and food delivery items from the victim before leaving in a car fitted with a siren and blue lights.
  • Dashcam footage shows the victim being grabbed and assaulted as the unmarked Skoda reverses at speed and collides with multiple vehicles.
  • Bystanders confronted the gang as the victim was dragged alongside the moving car, which then sped away from the scene.
  • Detectives believe two vehicles were involved and ask anyone with information to contact 101 quoting 20/423537/25 or Crimestoppers, with police confirming the date as October 27 despite one report listing August 27.