A thief took a man's car moments after he parked it on his drive in Asquith Gardens, Benfleet.
Police are trying to track down the silver Toyota Corolla, registration R889 MGT.
Sgt Kevin Diable-White said: "The owner was getting out of his car when a young black male appeared, got inside and drove away.
"It happened in the afternoon and there is a good possibility someone saw it."
If you can help over the incident, around 4.15pm last Wednesday, call 01268 775533.
Published Monday, February 24, 2003
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