A thief allegedly stole an Amazon delivery van containing parcels worth about £1,000, then led police on a high-speed pursuit before crashing. The incident matters because it combined theft with a dangerous chase that reportedly reached 100mph, putting other road users and officers at risk.

Police pursued the stolen van after it was taken while carrying deliveries. Footage reportedly captured the pursuit and subsequent crash, though the available account does not state where it happened, whether anyone was injured, or what charges the suspect may face.