A rare and valuable Mini - one of only 300 made - has been stolen from Chelsea.

The distinctive classic car, a John Cooper LE, was taken on January 29 from a parking bay in Royal Hospital Road, at the junction with Sloane Avenue. The car was parked in the spot at around midday and when the owner returned two hours later it was gone.

The Mini is the rare colour Brooklands Green, registration W981 SGC.

Police have urged anyone with information to contact DS Lindsey Vieira from Kensington and Chelsea CID on 020 8246 0215 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.