A CHILD'S toy kart was snatched by a thief from a van at a supermarket car park.

The kart was taken from the vehicle which was parked on the Tesco Extra car park off St Helens Linkway last Saturday afternoon, February 20.

An investigation is ongoing.

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A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We are investigating following the theft from a vehicle parked in St Helens on Saturday, February 20.

"At around 4.45pm, a call was received reporting that a toy kart had been stolen from a van parked at a car park by Tesco Extra on St Helens Linkway.

"If you saw the incident or have any information, please contact us @MerPolCC on Twitter or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."