Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information about a violent home invasion in Birmingham, where a couple was forced to transfer cryptocurrency.
Summary
- Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information about a violent home invasion in Birmingham.
- During the crime, a fourth accomplice guided the attackers via video call.
- Recent data shows a rise in home invasions linked to cryptocurrency thefts.
A couple from Smith's Wood, Solihull, near Birmingham, was violently attacked in their home on December 13, 2025, by three men who forced them to transfer cryptocurrency. A fourth accomplice directed the robbery through a video call, indicating a planned operation.
Crimestoppers has announced a reward of up to £10,000 for any information regarding this case. The charity emphasized the need for anonymous tips following the assault on the couple, where the husband was injured and the pregnant wife was threatened with a weapon.
Our charity is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information following a violent attack on a young couple in their home in Birmingham on December 13, 2025. If you have information about this attack, contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously.
— Crimestoppers (@CrimestoppersUK) September 24, 2026
The incident occurred around 5:20 PM when the couple returned home. Upon entering, they were accosted by the intruders, who had arrived in a nearby vehicle. The attackers escaped with cryptocurrency and luxury watches, reportedly fleeing in a black BMW X3.
All suspects are believed to be in their twenties, and descriptions have been difficult due to their disguises. However, one suspect has been identified as a black male with a small scar under his left eyebrow. Alan Edwards, the regional manager for Crimestoppers, noted that the planning involved indicates that others may have insights into the crime or may have noticed unusual financial activity among their acquaintances.
Surge in Crypto-Related Home Invasions
According to CertiK, the first half of 2026 has seen a significant rise in home invasions targeting cryptocurrency holders, with such incidents accounting for 41% of crypto-related crimes, up from just one case the previous year. In total, there were 52 documented attacks, resulting in losses of $124.1 million.
CertiK's report highlights a sophisticated structure behind these crimes, where data is obtained and logistics are arranged by organizers, while the actual attacks are carried out by others. The involvement of a fourth individual in directing the robbery via video call exemplifies this trend.
Europe has been particularly affected, with three-quarters of the cases reported, and France emerging as a hotspot, documenting 33 incidents in the first half of the year. In a related case, a crypto industry worker was attacked and forced to transfer assets while his family was held hostage.
