South Yorkshire Police issue warning to delivery drivers after vehicle thefts

A warning has been issued to delivery drivers in South Yorkshire not to leave their cars and vans unattended when dropping off parcels.
By Claire Lewis
Published 3rd Feb 2021, 08:57 BST
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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

South Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to delivery drivers after a number of theftsSouth Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to delivery drivers after a number of thefts
South Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to delivery drivers after a number of thefts
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South 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.