A “usually quiet” road was left looking “like a war zone” after a suspect fled the scene of a crash, theft and assault.

Herts Police were called about a crash in Chalfont Road, Maple Cross, at around 1.10pm yesterday (June 22).

Three people in a van had apparently been driving towards the road before crashing into parked vehicles and a concrete wall.

Two of the people in the van were then assaulted, although no injuries were sustained.

A Sainsbury’s bag, which the force said reportedly contained a wallet, money, and “other items”, was then taken before the suspect made off towards Denham Way.

Watford Observer: Chalfont RoadChalfont Road (Image: Alan Clark)

The force asked anyone with information to call 101 quoting crime reference 41/50131/23.

Alan Clark, who lives in the road, said the aftermath “looked like a war zone” and claimed the assault may have involved a spray being used.

Watford Observer: Damaged car in Chalfont Road yesterdayDamaged car in Chalfont Road yesterday (Image: Alan Clark)

He added that a “major” police presence had been called out to the road, along with the fire service.

The road was cordoned off while investigations were carried out and the wreckage was removed.