POLICE are appealing for information after a car was stolen while its owner was closing her garage door.

The blue Kia car was taken from Erica Court, off Azalea Drive, Swanley, at around 12.30pm on July 28.

Its owner, a woman in the 40s, had just reversed out of her garage and had left the car running while she got out to close the garage door.

A young man then got into the car and drove off.

Police say he is around 5ft 10in, has blond hair, is slim and was wearing a white polo shirt, white trainers and cargo trousers.

The car was later found abandoned in the Orpington area.

Anyone with information should call investigating officer Detective Constable Brian Smith on 01732 379164 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.