Three men arrested following multiple thefts at Cannock designer outlet and eight car keys found in one vehicle

Officers were first called to the McArthurGlenn Outlet on Sunday (April 27) following reports of a man who was suspected of shoplifting in a number of shops the day before.

The outlet is home to a number of designer clothing stores and jewellers such as Swarovski, Boss and Coach. 

Staffordshire Police officers stopped a man in the area and searched him, finding pliers and other items that are commonly used to carry out thefts. 

While in the area, they were made aware of two other suspects who were believed to be linked to recent shoplifting offences. 

Officers stopped two people in a car on the car park and searched them, finding two screwdrivers and tools linked to car thefts.

Eight car keys and other tools were also found inside another car that was searched.

As part of the investigation, officers searched a house in Wednesbury. 

Six car keys were found along with two registration plates and suspected Class A and B drugs.

Three men have been arrested. 

A 47-year-old man from West Bromwich was arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop and going equipped for theft.

A 46-year-old man from Sandwell was also arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft. 

A 71-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop.

Cannock local policing team Inspector Lee Walker said: “We’re determined to act robustly against those blighting local businesses and people in Staffordshire.

“By working proactively to stop offenders, we’ve been able to reduce the number of burglaries, robberies and thefts from the person from December 2023 to December 2024, when compared to the previous year.

“We’re determined to keep working hard to go after those responsible for these crimes.”