Theft of car – Beaconsfield - Police release description of thief

Thames Valley Police has released a description of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a car in Beaconsfield.

Between 3pm and 3.09pm on Friday (20/1), a man stole a blue Chrysler Grand Voyager estate, registration KV10 BBE, in a lay-by on the A355 Beaconsfield, just prior to junction two of the M40.

The offender had arrived at a dealership at around 2.30pm to look at the car and was asked if he wanted a test drive. The offender initially declined this, so a member of staff from the dealership drove. After he had driven for a while, he pulled into a lay-by and swapped seats, but the offender said he couldn't work the electrics to move his seat.

As the staff member got around to the drivers side, the offender started the car and pulled out into the carriage way, with the victim holding on to the door. As the car increased speed, the victim let go and fell into the road, breaking his left hand and suffering minor cuts and grazes to his right hand.

The victim received hospital treatment and was released the same day from Wexham Park Hospital.

The offender is described as Asian, in his late twenties or early thirties, 5ft 7ins, clean shaven, of medium build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a blue pinstripe suit with a lighter blue shirt underneath. He had the shirt collar open and was not wearing a tie.

He was also wearing brown woollen gloves and was carrying a small black canvas bag with two handles and no strap. He was well spoken with a London accent.

Anyone with any information should contact Det Con Nicola Douglas, of Local CID at Burnham police station, via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 101. Alternatively, you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.