Alert: report of an incident in the Tipton area.  Date: Monday 20 March 2023 (approximately 3.20pm).  Location: Great Bridge Road, Tipton

A student has reported that on her way from school, she saw a man stood by the grass near the flats. He asked the student and her friends if they wanted a lift and shook his car keys at them. They said no, and he walked back to the flats and then ran off.

Description: Asian male, 5’8” tall, with a beard.

The police have been notified.

Alert: report of an incident in the Great Barr area.  Date: Wednesday 22 March 2023 (8am).  Location: Alleyway near the canal bridge, Chatsworth Avenue, Great Barr

A parent and two students were on their way to school when an offender came charging through bushes. He was using a mobile phone and appeared to be recording a video, pointing at the parent and students. They ran in the opposite direction.

Description: Asian male, early 30s, 5’8” tall, slim-build with black hair and shaved skin.

The police have been notified.