CUNNING crooks pinched a car from an industrial estate – despite the fact that it was immobilised.

The thieves managed to remove the red L-reg Nissan Micra from Cranborne Road in Potters Bar even though the car’s head gasket had blown.

The theft took place between 6.30pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday.

A police spokeswoman said officers did not know how the offenders had been able to move the vehicle.

Contact police on 0845 33 00 222 if you can help them with their enquiries.