Delivery van stolen in Walsall after keys left inside

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:31 · Archive

A delivery van was stolen from Kent Street in Walsall on Sunday afternoon after the driver left it unattended with keys in the vehicle.

A delivery van was stolen from Kent Street in Walsall shortly after 5pm on Sunday, October 25. The driver had left the vehicle unattended with the keys still inside whilst making a delivery.

West Midlands Police were called and located the stolen van in Forest Avenue in the Blakenall area of the borough. Officers arrested a 38-year-old man following a short foot chase. He was taken into custody on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and remains in custody as enquiries continue.

West Midlands Police issued a safety message to delivery drivers ahead of the winter and Christmas period. A police spokesperson warned that 'groups will follow delivery drivers and wait until they exit their vehicles before striking and stealing parcels from within'. The force advised drivers to ensure vehicles remain secure and highlighted several measures drivers can take to keep themselves and their property safe.

How it is being reported

• Unattended delivery van stolen in Walsall after keys left inside vehicleA suspect remains in custody, as officers issued an urgent safety message to delivery driversBirminghamLive · 26 Oct, 14:12
• Delivery van stolen while driver dropped off parcel in Walsall - man arrestedThe vehicle was taken from Kent Street shortly after 5pm on Sunday, October 25Express & Star · 26 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Walsall · West Midlands Police · Kent Street · Forest Avenue · Blakenall

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