A stolen van slammed into an estate agency branch in Liverpool before the driver fled moments later.
Police were called to Smithdown Road in Wavertree at around 9.20pm on Wednesday, November 26, after reports that a white Transit van had reversed into the front of Property Link estate agents.
Photos from the scene show the van lodged in the building’s doorway, its driver’s door left hanging open. Officers said the suspect ran off in the direction of Liverpool city centre.
No injuries were reported, and a structural engineer was called to assess the building, according to a Merseyside Police spokesperson. Motorists were advised to avoid the area while emergency services dealt with the scene.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We are appealing for information following a report that a stolen van had crashed into a building in Wavertree this evening.
“At around 9.20pm we received a report that a stolen white Transit van had reversed into an estate agents on Smithdown Road and the driver fled the scene, running towards Liverpool city centre.
“No injuries have been reported and the building will now be assessed by a structural engineer. Officers remain at the scene and road closures are in place in the surrounding area.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident. Thank you for your patience.”
Police enquiries are ongoing.
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