Armed Robbery Investigation
by Balvinder Sidhu
Businessman Richard Barnfather and his fiancé Deborah Leadbetter were tied up, threatened and beaten by 3 masked men armed with a gun at their home in Lower Rudge near Pattingham on Friday 9th March.
The raiders stole around £50,000 worth of jewellery and 3 luxury cars including an Aston Martin, Range Rover and a Mercedes.
Jewellery stolen includes a diamond solitaire ring engagement ring worth £25,000, a bracelet with diamonds all the way around, a Breitling watch; a Cartier silver watch, and a heart-shaped platinum and diamond necklace. A purse containing cash cards and two Blackberry phones were also taken.
The cars were all found abandoned in the Black Country. They were later discovered in Tipton, Smethwick and Wolverhampton.
– DI Mark Bellamy, West Mercia PoliceThis was a very frightening ordeal for the couple involved and we are making extensive enquiries to catch those responsible.
Police said one of the men had distinctive gold teeth and was carrying a gun. Further descriptions of the offenders can be found on the West Mercia Police website. A £14,000 thousand pound reward is being offered.
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