An Amazon delivery worker in Nottingham was left stunned after a thief drove off in his van while he was making a delivery. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, at around 5:40pm, when the driver parked outside a home on Cavendish Road.
Van Recovered Nearby
Police were alerted immediately and launched a search of the area. Approximately 20 minutes later, the stolen van was located in a nearby car park. Officers spotted a 42-year-old man fleeing the scene and arrested him.
According to Nottinghamshire Police, the suspect had taken a packet of biscuits from inside the van, which the driver had reported missing. Police also recovered the vehicle keys, which had been discarded nearby, and a self-heating lunch box belonging to the driver.
Police Warning to Drivers
PC James Roberts of Nottinghamshire Police said: 'The victim was simply doing his job when the van he relies upon was stolen. Officers alerted to the theft worked quickly to trace the van and recover items from it, as well as detain a suspect.'
He added: 'We would urge delivery drivers, and other motorists, to take every possible precaution to avoid becoming the victim of opportunistic criminals. Locking vehicles and turning off engines only takes a second but prevents desperate offenders taking advantage.'
Investigation Ongoing
Despite the arrest, police say their investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information, or relevant mobile phone, dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage, is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police.
