MORE than £2,000 worth of carpet has been swept up by thieves after a van was stolen from outside a home in Tolley Road, Kidderminster.

The incident happened between 10pm and 10.15pm on Friday, September 5, when the white Mercedes Sprinter van, which had various carpets and rugs inside, was stolen from outside the victim’s house.

Police said there were two men seen nearby acting suspiciously at the time.

Anyone who saw these people or sees the vehicle, registration number P35 VFH, should contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 0814S of Friday 5 September.

Alternatively information can be given to Crimestopper anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org