AN opportunist thief stole a van while the driver was delivering papers to Ipswich Hospital today.
AN opportunist thief stole newspaper delivery van while the driver was taking papers into Ipswich Hospital today.
The driver had been delivering East Anglian Daily Times' to various agents in the area and was making his final drop at the South Ward of the hospital when the theft happened.
The vehicle, which belongs to John Menzies, was taken just before 7.15am.
It was originally said to have been heading in the direction of Woodbridge, but was stopped by police officers as it approached Nacton Road near the A14.
A man is currently in custody having been arrested on suspicion of theft.
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