VEHICLE owners across Bromsgrove district have been warned to be on their guard after five were broken into in the space of 48 hours in Hollywood and Wythall.
Between 5.30pm last Sunday (October 2) and 8am last Monday (October 3) a car in Hollywood Drive was entered by thieves who stole a pair of Rayban sunglasses, a projector and several packets of cigarettes.
There were no signs of forced entry and no damage was caused to the vehicle.
At some point between 5pm on October 2 and 7am on October 3, raiders forced the double doors at the back of a van while it was parked outside a property in Littleshaw Lane, Wythall. Once inside, they stole a variety of tools. It was parked
Then between 10pm on October 1 and 8.30am on October 2, a vehicle was entered while it was on the driveway of a home in Dark Lane, Hollywood. The would-be thieves ransacked their way through the contents but nothing was taken on that occasion.
Between 8pm on October 1 and 7.50pm on October 2, thieves got into an unlocked car – on the driveway of a property in Hollywood Drive. Again an untidy search was made but nothing was taken.
And from 11pm on October 2 to 7am on October 3, a car parked outside a property on Alcester Road, Hollywood, was targeted. Again the inside of the vehicle was ransacked but nothing was taken.
Following the incidents, police have warned owners to ensure their vehicles are locked and, where possible, alarmed.
Witnesses or anyone with any information to any of the incidents should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Vehicle security advice along with general security advice and information can be found on the following West Mercia Police website: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/crime-and-safety
4th Jun, 2026
