Police in Aberdeen are appealing for information following the theft of a car from the Northfield area.
The silver Volkswagen Golf is believed to have been stolen from the North Anderson Drive area between 4pm and 11pm on September 16.
It was later found nearby, close to Smithfield Drive, after it had collided with pedestrian railings.
It is believed that the person responsible made attempts to restart the car before leaving the area before police arrived.
The driver is described as being a white man, with a slim build, wearing a dark zip-up top and carrying a shopping bag.
PC Smith, from the Northfield community policing team, said: “We are appealing for information and ask anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area to contact us.
“We are particularly interested in speaking with any motorists who were travelling on North Anderson Drive at around 10.50pm and may have seen the driver trying to restart the car or walking away from it.”
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0486 of 17 September, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Car stolen and then abandoned after crashing into pedestrian railings in Aberdeen