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Police appeal over attempted van theft in Wednesfield

Police have released an image of a man officers want to speak to after an attempt was made to steal a van on a petrol station forecourt.

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Just after 6.30am on Friday, January 3, a man got into a van that was parked on a petrol station forecourt on Kenmare Way, Wednesfield.

However, after failing to drive it away, the man exited the van and left the area on foot. 

A CCTV image of the man police wish to talk to has been released, with West Midlands Police asking anyone with information to contact them directly. 

Do you know this man? Police wish to talk to him after an attempt was made to steal a van in Wolverhampton
Do you know this man? Police wish to talk to him after an attempt was made to steal a van in Wolverhampton

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "If you can help, tell us what you know via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/102664/25.

"You can also share your information anonymously with the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. They will not ask your name or trace your call and you may be entitled to a cash reward."

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