AN ALVECHURCH road fell victim to 10 garage break-ins in a matter of hours overnight, leading police to launch an appeal for witnesses.

The break-ins took place on George Road between the evening of Monday, January 9, and the early morning of Tuesday, January 10.

Various items of garden and mechanical items were stolen from the garages, including a small wooden trailer which is believed to have been used to transport the stolen items.

The trailer was later recovered in the Weatheroak Hill area of Alvechurch, with the other items yet to be recovered.

Alvechurch and Wythall SNT have conducted CCTV enquires of Weatheroak Hill and George Road and are now appealing for information on the incidents.

Anyone who may have any information relating to the garage break-ins or that may have been in the area around the time of the incident can call 101 quoting 0121s of January 10.

Information can also be given anonymously to the Independent Charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website crimestoppers-uk.org.