A DELIVERY van has been stolen while the driver was dropping off a parcel to a house in Southampton.

The theft happened when the white Ford Transit van, which had Hertz written on each side, was parked outside an address in Waterhouse Way.

The driver had carried the parcel a short distance from the kerbside, up a short driveway, when someone jumped into the van, started the engine and drove off in the direction of Eastleigh Road.

It happened at around 11.15am, on Wednesday June 13.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who saw the vehicle in the general area of Waterhouse Way at that time or from anyone who has knowledge of where the vehicle is now.

Anyone with information should contact Shirley police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.