The would-be thieves had smashed the window of an Audi Q5, parked on a drive in Lyndon Close.
The gang spent almost half an hour attempting to start the vehicle using a device, popular among thieves, which allows a car to be started without the keys.
Fortunately their efforts were in vain and they left the scene empty-handed.
Following the attempted theft, in the early hours of last Wednesday (June 13), the owner discovered the damage and contacted police.
Officers have now released CCTV images of one of the suspects holding the device and urged anyone with information to contact detectives. The incident happened at just after 5am in the morning.
The incident is the latest in which crooks have attempted to use new technology to steal a vehicle.
Last month, Solihull's Police Commander, Chief Supt Bas Javid, urged residents to take steps to thwart the thieves.
"A Disklok [steering lock] that costs less than a £100 will prevent that type of crime," he said.
"It does not matter how great their technology is ... they cannot drive away with the car."
If you recognise the man caught on camera or can assist with enquiries, call West Midlands Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime number 20SH/134951T/18.
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