POLICE are investigating after a stolen Mercedes was recovered today.

The car, which was found on a road in Shipley, was stolen overnight from the Oakworth area of Keighley. 

A spokesperson for the Shipley Area Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) said: "PC Verdeyen sighted the Mercedes parked on an unadopted road in Shipley.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The stolen Mercedes was recovered in Shipley.

"Checks showed the vehicle was stolen overnight from the Oakworth area of Keighley.

"Enquiries are now ongoing to identify those responsible and the vehicle will be returned to its rightful owner."

Shipley NPT officers also seized a vehicle today.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This car was seized in Shipley today.This car was seized in Shipley today. (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

The Shipley NPT spokesperson added: "This morning, officers on mobile patrol spotted this vehicle on Springswood Road, Shipley.

"Checks revealed that the vehicle had no insurance and was seized."

Officers from Bradford police's Steerside Enforcement Team were also busy and seized an Audi.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: This car was seized on Killinghall Road today.This car was seized on Killinghall Road today. (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

A spokesperson for the team said: "We stopped for a document check on Killinghall Road today.

"The driver claimed that a friend of a friend had found him an insurance policy that was cheaper than any on comparison sites.

"It turned out to be fraudulent."