To sum up guys; parked in a bloody awkward to lift from spot with the bumper resting on the edge of a speed bump, steering wheel removed and in the boot and BOTH electrical cut off switch (on bonnet and in car) in my pocket. Definitely not towed by the authorities as i chased that up straight away. Baffled is the word. Upset too, but mostly baffled.
It was there overnight Thursday for 8 hours, then parked up again Sunday afternoon until being stolen today. Never been parked here before and I live 140 miles away.