THIEVES stole a car in Droitwich by hooking it up to their own vehicle and towing it away.

The offence took place at Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate in Kidderminster Road on Thursday (August 27) at 12.28am.

The stolen grey MG ZS, which was subject to a statutory off road notification, had been left in a parking space adjacent to an industrial unit and was only reported missing on Thursday, September 3.

West Mercia Police are assessing CCTV footage of the crime and have said they believe the car was taken for scrap.

Anyone with information should contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 0235S030915.