Appeal after unusual coin collection found in car

We are appealing for information after a coin collection worth around £150 was found in the boot of a car in Stafford.

We came across it after we searched a white BMW 1 Series near Parkside Avenue on Friday 18 November, following reports of suspicious activity.

Officers found a silver box in the boot containing a number of different 50p and £1 coins. Each coin is different and is believed to be a collectors’ item.

We believe the collection was stolen.

PC Thomas Cordall, of the force’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “These coins were probably taken by someone who thought they’d hit the jackpot.

“We need your help to try and identify who they belong to. We are conducting local inquiries and are working hard to establish those responsible.

“If you have any information, please contact me directly by emailing [email protected] quoting occurrence 21220153828”.