A pizza delivery driver in Streetly, near Sutton Coldfield, acted swiftly to prevent the theft of his car while making a delivery on Friday, October 2.
The incident was captured on a doorbell camera, showing the driver sprinting back to his vehicle parked at the end of a customer’s driveway on Chester Road. Witnesses reported that the driver noticed a shadowy figure approaching his car. Without hesitation, he hurried to the vehicle and got inside through the passenger side as the figure fled back to a waiting car.
After securing his vehicle, the driver calmly returned to the customer’s home to complete the pizza delivery from Papa John’s. When questioned by the householder about the interruption, he explained that someone had attempted to steal his car.
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West Midlands Police have confirmed an investigation into the attempted theft is ongoing. A spokesperson stated, “We received a report of an attempted vehicle theft on Chester Road on October 2. We are in contact with the reporting individual and will carry out further inquiries.”
Members of the public who have information about the incident are encouraged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.