Wolverhampton car key burglar steals Audi - before stealing petrol to fill it up
This suspected car key burglar was wanted by police today after stealing an Audi before filling up with petrol without paying.
The Audi A1 was stolen from an address in Stonedown Close, Lanesfield, just before 4am on February 16 by a thief who used a pole to reach through a letterbox and hook the car keys from the hallway.
At 4.38am, the car - registration P014RYP - was caught on CCTV at Fradley Park petrol station in Staffordshire. The man filling it up then drove off without paying.
Dc Tim Gee, from Wolverhampton Police, said: "Officers have made a number of enquiries to identify the driver of the Audi and we are hoping someone will recognise him and call us. The car is still outstanding and we haven't received any sightings. If anyone recognises the man or sees the car, they should call police at Wolverhampton on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"We are advising people to be security conscious, as this type of crime can be prevented. If you have a garage, please use it and never leave your car keys on show through your letter-box or ground floor windows."