West Midlands Police Release CCTV Appeal After Attempted Burglary in Hall Green

HALL GREEN, Birmingham — West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image and are appealing for the public's help to identify a man following an attempted burglary in the Hall Green area of Birmingham. The suspect was captured on camera outside a residential address in Sherwood Mews.

The Attempted Break-In

The incident occurred on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m. A man walked up a driveway on Sherwood Mews, a quiet cul-de-sac located off Robin Hood Lane, and made an attempt to force entry into the property. The break-in attempt was unsuccessful, and the suspect fled the scene shortly after.

Suspect Description and Police Appeal

Investigating officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to. He is described as a white male, clean-shaven, and was wearing a royal blue baseball cap at the time of the incident. Additionally, he was wearing a black zip-up hoodie featuring a prominent white zip, black trousers, and shiny black shoes.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We want to speak to this man following an attempted burglary in Birmingham. It happened at an address in Sherwood Mews, Hall Green, at just before 5.50pm on 24 July. Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote reference 20/32087/25.”