First picture of thief who stole from 48 shops in Rowley Regis

Black CountryCourtsMatthew Marsh, 33, took more than £2,000 worth of goods07:29, 10 Aug 2026A man has been jailed after he stole from almost 50 shops in the Black Country.‌Matthew Marsh took items totaling almost £2,740 during a shoplifting spree which began in February this year.‌The 33 year old first stole from a store on Throne Road in Rowley Regis, police said.‌READ MORE: Lozells dad caught inside Cradley Heath 'stash house' tells police 'it's under the bed, it's not mine'READ MORE: Secret to getting the best of BirminghamLive's storiesHe took £140 worth of products before fleeing the scene without paying.‌Marsh continued stealing from shops in Sandwell until he was caught on August 3.Officers were called after he stole a bag of food and a search of the nearby area uncovered Marsh on U