Thieves driving a tow truck have been caught on camera stealing a Mercedes and damaging several other vehicles in the process.
The theft took place on Lingwood Road in Stoke Newington at 6am on Sunday, August 8.
In the footage, a Mercedes can be seen being towed away by a white tow truck down the London street.
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The theft took place at 6am on Sunday, August 8, in Stoke Newington
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The car is dragged clumsily down the street and can be seen to damage several other cars in the process, including an ambulance.
The stolen vehicle has yet to be recovered and the thieves have not been brought to justice.
Stamford Hill Police tweeted: “Mercedes stolen by a tow truck which damaged several vehicles including an ambulance during the theft.
“Theft of vehicles via a tow truck on false plates is plaguing Hackney.”
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and anyone with information is asked to call police on 1010, quoting CAD 1919 08/08/21.
If you have any information regarding this theft, please report the crime here or call 101.
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