A CAR was stolen in Alvechurch after the driver left the keys in the ignition.

Police have warned motorists to be vigilant following the theft from Blythesway on Wednesday, January 5.

At the time, around 6.30pm, the driver was making a delivery and had left the keys inside the silver Rover 25.

A male, described as 5ft 10 and wearing a baseball cap, was seen getting into the car and driving off towards Tanyard Lane.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident can call police on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.