POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a thief fled with hi-tech equipment from a brick garage in Bromsgrove.

The thief or thieves broke into the building at the back of a property in College Road and escaped with a computer, keyboard and scanner.

The theft happened on Monday September 17 at about 3pm.

A witness reported seeing a man carrying a black bin liner which appeared to contain large items.

He walked up Chapel Walk and along College Road towards West Road at the junction with Stratford Road.

The man is described as white, in his mid 40s and of slim build.

He had black bushy hair with either a quiff or wave at the front.

His was wearing dark tracksuit bottoms with a white stripe down each leg and white trainers.

Anyone with information should call PC Phil Hamilton on (01527) 545888 or Crimes-toppers on 0800 555 111.