Police probe Washwood Heath Road 'dine and dash' as couple leave without paying
A man and a women left the venue in Washwood Heath Road before settling their bill at 1.30pm on Sunday, June 29.
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West Midlands Police released an image of a man and woman who may have information.
Anyone who recognised them was asked to contact the force.
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Police said: "We need your help to identify this man and woman.
"At around 1.30pm on Sunday, June 29, a couple left a dessert shop without paying for their food.
"The crime happened on Washwood Heath Road in the Washwood Heath area of Birmingham.
"We want to speak to these people."
Anyone with information should call on 101 quoting reference number: 20/296490/25.
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