POLICE are appealing for information after a man buying sweets at a Hollywood petrol station snatched cash from the till.

The theft took place at Truemans Heath filling station at about 3.45pm on Thursday.

A female employee at the garage shop was approached by a man described as Asian, aged 20-23, 5ft 5ins to 5ft 6ins tall, with a stocky build who was wearing a light top and blue jeans.

When she opened the till to complete the sale the man took cash from the till drawer.

He left the area in a blue Rover travelling towards Solihull and is believed to have been accompanied by four females.

Anyone with information or who may have seen the car can call Pc Dave Roberts at Wythall Police Station on 584888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.