A VALUABLE item has been stolen from a parked car on a residential road in Worcester. 

The item, a laptop, was stolen from a from a vehicle overnight on Battenhall Road. 

Police believe the incident took place between 5.30pm on October 15 and 7.45am on October 16.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft of these items or that may have been in the area around the time of the incident and heard or seen anything suspicious.

"There are some simple but effective things you can do to help protect your property - where possible remove all valuable items from your vehicle before leaving it unattended.

"We are also encouraging the community to call us on 101 if they see anyone acting suspiciously around a vehicle."