Man asks to 'test drive' Mercedes listed for private sale in Addlestone and steals it
Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses after the car was stolen in May
Eleanor FlemingSenior Reporter
The car was advertised for sale at £19,500 (stock image and not the actual car) (Image: Handout)
A man asked to "test drive" a Mercedes car, which was advertised for sale at £19,500, before swapping places with the owner and driving off "at speed" towards Weybridge.
Police say the owner of the car had taken the potential buyer out for a test drive at around 7.25pm on May 26 when the suspect asked if he could drive.
The pair got out of the car to swap places in Station Road, Addlestone. However, the suspect then drove off. Surrey Police is now appealing for witnesses following the incident.
The suspect is described as Asian, around 5ft 10in tall, of a slim build with a young-looking face. He was wearing a dark blue jacket, dark blue shiny trousers, black shoes and brown sunglasses with thin frames.
Anyone with information should contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting PR/45190064889. Information can also be given anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.