A CAR thief drove a stolen car through Stanton Fitzwarren before abandoning it.

A white Audi A3 sport was stolen from Beechcroft Road on November 22 at 8.20am.

The suspect is believed to have been seen driving the vehicle aggressively at approximately 8.35am in Stanton Fitzwarren.

The vehicle was found abandoned several days later and has since been recovered.

Police have released an e-fit of a man they'd like to identify in relation to this theft.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured, or anyone with further information, should call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.