A magnet fisherman who discovered five hand grenades is being urged to call 999 as soon as possible because they might explode.
The man, described as being in his 50s with grey hair, was spotted wandering off with the weaponry near a canal.
Two more grenades were found on the bank and detonated safely, as reported by Need To Know.
It happened in Hopwood, near Birmingham, on Saturday (21 Jun).
Insp Richard Field, of West Mercia Police, urged the man to get in touch because the grenades could be “volatile”.
Appealing directly to the man, he said: “I can reassure that person they’re not in any trouble with police.
“My primary objective is to recover the hand grenades and to make them safe.”
A West Mercia Police spokesperson warned the public to keep their distance if any grenades are spotted and call police immediately on 999.
They said: “We’re releasing a picture of two grenades, that had been left on the bank and have since been safely detonated, to show how they could go unnoticed if they’ve been discarded in undergrowth.
“Whilst two were left behind, witnesses believe they saw the man leave the area with another five.
“We continue to urge the man that found the grenades to contact us so that they can be safely recovered.
“He may not be aware of the significant safety risk they pose.”
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