Two West Midlands charity shops were broken into before Christmas, with stolen jewelry, damaged equipment, and community support following.

The Mary Stevens Hospice reported two break-ins at its West Midlands charity shops in the week before Christmas, with the Wollaston store targeted on December 15 after a brick was thrown through the front door, leading to theft from the jewellery counter and damaged equipment. A similar incident occurred at the Victoria Passage store on December 9, with broken windows and scattered merchandise. Both events caused financial loss, operational disruption, and emotional distress for staff and volunteers. West Midlands Police are investigating, though details on stolen items were not released. The charity received community support, with locals visiting to show solidarity amid growing concerns about holiday-related vandalism against charities.