Police appeal after car is stolen with two-year-old child inside

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was stolen with a two-year-old child inside.

The incident happened on August 5 just before 8.30pm in the Long Thorpe Lane area of Lofthouse, near Wakefield.

Detectives are keen to speak with anyone who saw, or who has footage of the grey Volvo XC90 as it travelled to Woodlesford Lock, where it was later found. It is believed to have arrived there at about 8.37pm.

The two-year-old child was unharmed in the incident.

Enquiries suggest the Volvo, which had a ‘58’ plate and was said to be travelling at excessive speed, passed through Carlton, Rothwell and Woodlesford (via Holmsley Lane). It also appeared to be in convoy with a blue Citroen Berlingo (pictured below).

Anyone with information should call 101.