SPECIALIST archery equipment worth £1,500, which police believe could be lethal, was stolen from a car in Wythall last week.

Police are warning people to be on their guard and believe sports or second-hand shops may be approached to buy the equipment, which includes bows and arrows.

It was taken from a black Citroen ZX, belonging to a Birmingham woman, in Silver Street at about 8.15pm on Thursday.

Anyone with information can ring police at Wythall on 584888 or 08457 444888.

Callers can also speak confidentially to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.