A 'SCRUFFY' man is one of three suspected masked offenders that broke into a parked van.

Police responded to a 999 call this afternoon reporting that three masked men were breaking into a parked-up van on Colletts Green Road in Powick.

The three men made off in what has been described as a 'tatty silver transit van' bearing a cloned registration plate.

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A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said one of the men was large, scruffy and had gingery hair.

The vehicle was last seen heading towards the Powick Service Station.

The spokesman said: "One of the offenders is described as being a white man, fairly large build, scruffy looking clothing with sort gingery shaved hair.

"Anyone with any information can report it, quoting the incident number 00221_I_27042023."

To report a crime, you can call 101 or use the online 'Tell Us About' form on the West Mercia Police website at https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.