Rare classic MIni in Brooklands Green colour stolen from Chelsea. Image: Met Police

This rare and distinctive Mini Cooper has been stolen from the Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.

It’s  one of only 300 made and was last seen at around midday on Thursday 29th of January in a parking bay.

Parking bays Royal Hospital Road at the junction of Lower Sloane Street. Image: Google Street View

When the owner came back a couple of hours later it was gone.

It’s true make and brand is ‘The John Cooper LE classic Mini’ with the quintessential British and rare colour of ‘Brooklands Green’.

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If you have any information that can help the police restore it to its owner you’re asked to contact Detective Sergeant Lindsey Vieira from Kensington and Chelsea CID on 020 8246 0215.

If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.