A delivery van driver was unable to catch a thief who he chased through Marlow after he discovered three parcels left on the passenger seat of his vehicle had been stolen.

Between 2pm and 2.13pm outside Butler Court, Byron Close, yesterday, the unknown man was able to gain access to the unlocked delivery van and steal items from inside.

After being informed of the theft by a resident, the 25-year-old driver then chased after him towards Jerome Close but was not able to get close enough.

The thief, who is described as black and about 5ft 5ins, was wearing a grey jacket, black trousers and a grey-coloured cap and was later spotted by the driver in the Gunthorpe Road area.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or to speak anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org