A delivery driver in Beckenham was left helpless after discovering two masked thieves brazenly looting his van in broad daylight on a quiet Sunday. As he made deliveries around the area, the driver returned to find the thieves rifling through parcels in the back of his van, seemingly unfazed by his threats to call the police.

Despite being confronted, the duo continued speaking in a foreign language while stuffing packages into a large bag. They were undeterred by the driver’s warnings, with one man even tossing parcels onto the pavement while the other loaded them into the bag. The thieves, wearing hats and masks, eventually made a hasty getaway, jumping into a black Volkswagen parked nearby.

The footage, filmed by the driver, shows him shouting for help, urging a bystander to call the police as the criminals fled the scene. The video, captured in the heart of Beckenham, has since gone viral on social media, amassing over 1,700 likes and hundreds of comments.

Some viewers expressed surprise at the driver's decision to avoid direct confrontation, with one commenting, “I would’ve been straight over to them.” However, others defended the driver, highlighting that the stolen packages were insured and not worth risking his life over.

The brazen nature of the theft, occurring in a typically quiet area like Beckenham, has left local residents concerned about safety and rising crime in the community. As the video continues to circulate, it serves as a reminder of the growing challenges faced by delivery drivers and the need for increased security measures.

This incident adds to a string of reports of opportunistic crimes in Beckenham, raising awareness about the vulnerabilities in local delivery systems. Many are calling for additional precautions to protect drivers and ensure that these situations do not escalate into violence.