Patsy Kensit's car stolen from home

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Patsy Kensit's Mini Cooper was reportedly stolen from outside her home last month.

The Lethal Weapon 2 star was apparently on holiday when burglars raided the property in North London and took her $17,600 (£11,000) vehicle.

Police suspect that the intruders obtained the car keys from inside the house by reaching through the letterbox, the Evening Standard reports.

However, the vehicle was recovered three days later, fitted with false registration plates.

A police spokesperson said: "Police are investigating a burglary and car theft which took place between 7.15pm on October 13 and 12pm on October 14.

"Members of the public are reminded not to leave either house or car keys within reach of letterboxes as this is a method frequently used by burglars."