Police have released CCTV footage of a man after a woman was ‘raped at a shopping centre’ and another was ‘assaulted nearby’.
West Midlands Police have released still images captured by cameras in Perry Barr on Saturday of a man wearing a tracksuit following reports that a woman had been sexually assaulted.
Officers were called to Walsall Road near to One Stop Shopping Centre at around 1:50am after a rape was reported. A short time later, they received a separate report that another woman had been assaulted on Aldridge Road, near to Holford Drive.
The man pictured is described as having short black hair, being of slim build, and was wearing tracksuit style bottoms and a hoodie.
Police say they are ‘keeping an open mind’ as to whether to two attacks are linked.
Detective Superintendent Adam Jobson of the force’s Public Protection Unit, said: ‘If you recognise this person or if you were in the area between 1am and 2am and remember seeing him, please get in touch.
‘I want to thank members of the public who have already come forward with information and continue to appeal to anyone who was in and around Walsall Road and Aldridge Road between 1am and 2am in particular anyone who might have dash-cam footage.
West Midlands Police have released still images captured by cameras in Perry Barr on Saturday of a man wearing a tracksuit
Officers were called to Walsall Road near to One Stop Shopping Centre at around 1:50am after a rape was reported
‘I understand the concern and worry of the local community and I want to reassure you that my team are working around the clock to find this person.
‘You will see more officers in the area again today and into this evening to provide reassurance. If you have any concerns please come and talk to us.’
The public are being urged to come forward with information, particularly those who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage, which can be sent directly to officers via the website.
Information can also be provided via live chat or by calling 101 quoting log 218 and 520 of 18/1.
