A ST ALBANS man who advertised his car in Autotrader was duped by two thieves who stole the car after he agreed to let one of them test-drive it.

The theft took place on Friday, January 19, evening on the North Orbital Road. The victim was driving the £7,500 Volkswagen Golf when one of the offenders asked if he could take over.

When the owner got out to change seats, the two thieves drove off, leaving the man stranded.

Both men were Asians in their late teens or early twenties. One of the men was 5ft 8in, skinny build and had a tufty goatee and long sideburns.

The other was taller, more stockily built and wore a dark coat with a hood pulled up over his head.

Anyone with any information can call the crime desk on 01727 796002.