Birmingham police probe milk theft caught on doorbell

Police in Birmingham are investigating a series of early morning milk thefts after a resident's doorbell camera captured a woman, dressed only in underwear, stealing two bottles from a doorstep. The incident occurred in the Bearwood area around 5 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026.

The homeowner, a mother of two young children, discovered her delivery was missing that morning and reviewed her security footage. The video showed a woman wearing black underwear, a crop top, and flip-flops walking up the driveway, calmly picking up the bottles, and leaving. The resident expressed frustration but also a degree of sympathy, stating she hoped the theft was an act of desperation. She questioned why the individual was in a state of undress.

West Midlands Police confirmed they received a report of the theft at 5:10 a.m. on July 17 and have issued a public appeal for information. Authorities are asking anyone with details to contact them, referencing crime number 2032834226. The suspect has not been identified.

The resident shared the footage on a local social media page, prompting other community members to report similar incidents. Several people commented that their milk deliveries had also...