POLICE are trying to trace two youths after what was described as an 'extremely frightening' theft at a service station in Wythall.

The theft happened at Star Service Station, in Alcester Road, at about 8.15pm on Wednesday, October 17.

Two youths went into the service station and made a purchase. While the assistant was using the till, one of the male youths reached over and snatched cash from the till.

One of the offenders is described as black, aged between 19 and 21 years old, 5ft 6ins tall and of slim build.

He was wearing a baggy waist-length jacket and a black woolly hat.

The second male is described as black, aged about 15, 5ft 2ins tall and of slim build. He was wearing a black and grey baggy waist- length jacket and was also wearing a woolly hat.

Anyone with any information is asked to call DC Powell or Pc Allen on 584888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.