RESIDENTS disturbed car thieves who had broken into their vehicle while it was parked on the driveway of their house in Stourport.

A security light outside the front of the property in Wilden Lane alerted the owners to the incident, which happened around 1am on September 5.

They went outside and disturbed the offenders, who had got into the car. They fled and it is not believed anything was stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 0139S 050918. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.