Car key burglary - Webheath

Dear resident,

We are investigating a reported car key burglary in Blockley Close, Webheath, Redditch which took place during the early hours of the 30th March 2026. Offenders have gained entry to the property by forcing the lock to the rear door using a method known as ‘Lock Snapping’, and then stolen a vehicle from the driveway.

If you’ve seen anything suspicious or have information that might help with enquires, please call 101 quoting reference number 00041_I_30032026

If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

You can also report a crime here: 

https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ 

The information we receive from the public is essential in bringing criminals to justice. 

Important advice and information:

Car key burglary is when an offender breaks into a home with the specific aim of stealing car keys and the vehicle from the property.

Perpetrators often target specific vehicles, based on demand and value. If a criminal is targeting a certain vehicle, they will also be targeting the owner, looking for easy ways to exploit their security and get to their keys. 

If you think you are being followed or see any suspicious vehicles lurking, take the registration number and report it to us.

Further crime prevention methods to deter car key burglars:

Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime. 

Kind regards,