South Yorkshire Police issue warning to delivery drivers after vehicle thefts
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It came after police officers found a car and van in Sheffield yesterday, which had both been stolen from delivery drivers.
A silver Toyota Yaris was found abandoned on Maltravers Road, Wybourn and a silver Vauxhall Vivaro was found found parked on Waterslacks Road, Woodhouse.
Both vehicles were recovered for forensic examination
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Hide AdSouth Yorkshire Police said: “Both the Toyota Yaris and the Vauxhall Vivaro were delivery vehicles that were stolen with the keys. If you are a delivery driver, please, please, please take your keys with you.”
Last month a delivery driver’s car was damaged and parcels were stolen when he was delivering on Gaunt Road, Gleadless Valley.
A 19-year-old pizza delivery driver was also recently injured when he was run over by thieves who stole his car from White Lane, Gleadless.