Person in red puffer jacket seen damaging cars near Shrewsbury school - police appeal
By Megan Jones
Published 21st Oct 2026, 14:47 BST
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a person was seen damaging cars near a Shrewsbury school.
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged in Shrewsbury on Sunday, October 4.
A police spokesperson said the incident happened at exactly 1.24am on Copthorne Road, close to Woodfield Infant School.
They said: “A person was seen damaging cars. The suspect was dressed in a large red padded/puffer jacket with black trousers.
“Officers believe several cars are likely to have passed around this time, and are urging anyone with dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police.”
Those with information are asked to contact PC Shawn Lee via email [email protected] or by calling 07971395070