POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a series of distraction burglaries.
West Midlands Police said it acted on information and executed a warrant at an address in South Yardley on October 10.
A 59-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of 16 burglaries in Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Wolverhampton.
On Facebook Solihull Police said: “We’ve been investigating a series of distraction burglaries over the last month with many targeting elderly victims.
“An 88-year-old woman was assaulted during one offence in Erdington.
“We’re grateful for all the support and information we’ve received from you during our enquiries so far.
“We still want information about the distraction burglaries, and to hear from anyone else who has been a victim.”
Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101 or via Live Chat on the force’s website and quote 20/819250/24.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
