This is the shocking moment that a man smashes the window of an ambulance and steals belongings from a crew of paramedics while they treat a patient.
The locked ambulance was parked in Sandridge Close, Harrow, while the crew were treating a patient inside their home at around 5pm on May 6.
London Ambulance Service said the thief had previously walked round the ambulance checking the doors, before throwing a missile at the window and smashing through it.
Footage shows the thief jumping headfirst into the cab of the ambulance and grabbing two rucksacks – the personal belongings of the ambulance crew – before running off.
London Ambulance Service said they had released the footage in the hope someone would recognise the thief so they can be brought to justice.
Acting Chief Executive Dr Fenella Wrigley said: “Our ambulance crew were responding to an emergency and, while helping their patient, a thief has stolen their bags and damaged an ambulance.
“To deliberately target our crew in this way is appalling and they are understandably extremely upset.
“The damage caused to the ambulance means it is now off the road being repaired, unable to respond to patients. The money to repair the damage would be better spent on caring for our patients.
“We will not tolerate attacks on our staff or our vehicles and would urge the public to contact the police if they have any information.”
She added: “If anyone is violent towards our crews or vandalises our vehicles, they will be caught on our CCTV cameras. We share evidence with the police and we work with the police and the courts to ensure offenders are brought to justice.”
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A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “We are currently investigating a theft from ambulance, that took place in Sandridge Close, HA1 on Tuesday, 6 May. We encourage anyone who has information to come forward to police.
“You can report information by dialling 101 stating 5709/06MAY or alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555 to remain anonymous.”