Searches underway in Pershore after walking stick, mobility trolley and sunglasses discarded next to the riverside in freezing temperatures
14:52, 04 Jan 2026Updated 15:54, 04 Jan 2026
The items found beside the river(Image: West Mercia Police)
Update: Police have identified the owner of the belongings.
Police have launched an investigation after finding ‘frost-covered’ clothes and mobility aids discarded on a Worcestershire riverside.
A mobility trolley, walking stick and a puffer jacket were among the mysterious items to appear beside the River Avon in Pershore this morning, January 4.
Officers, who are now carrying out searches in the area, say they’re keeping an “open mind” as to how they came to be there.
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The items, which include a pink scarf and HUGO sunglasses, were discovered near Pershore Leisure Centre at around 8.45am.
It’s thought they had been there “at least a few hours” as they were covered in frost amid the freezing weather.
“We are keeping an open mind as to how these items came to be here, and would urge anyone who can identify them to please get in touch,” Inspector Andrew Hodgetts said.
“The items were covered in frost so we believe they have been here for at least a few hours. We are carrying out a number of enquiries, including analysing CCTV.”
The items found were:
- A black and silver 4-wheeled cushioned trolley with silver wheels
- A ¾ length brown M&S puffer jacket
- A pink Charles Tyrwhitt scarf
- HUGO sunglasses
- A walking stick
“If these items belong to you, or if you know who they belong to please contact 01905 331 225,” Insp Hodgetts added.