A lorry driver was threatened as thieves stole computer equipment from his vehicle at a service station.

The incident occurred at South Mimms service station around 2.20am last Friday (August 20).

Hertfordshire Constabulary says the driver of the vehicle became aware that thieves had cut a hole in the lorry’s curtain and were removing items.

When the driver attempted to open the door of his cab one of the offenders threatened him and told him to stay inside.

The offenders then drove off in two cars.

Detective Sergeant Stuart Keene said: “The driver had parked up for the night when he was woken by the offenders stealing computer equipment from his lorry.

"He did the right thing by not challenging the offender who threatened him and staying out of harm’s way in his cab.

“After the offenders had left he quickly called police and officers were able to make enquiries to identify and stop a vehicle believed to be involved.”

Enquiries are still being made into the incident and anyone with information can get in touch with police quoting crime reference 41/B2/17905/21.

Information can be reported online at herts.police.uk/report, talking to one of the Force Communication Room operators via web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or call the non-emergency number 101.

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