Van packed with 10,000 fresh doughnuts on its way to Newcastle shops has been stolen in Sydney

A delivery van packed with 10,000 fresh doughnuts was stolen after a woman jumped in and drove off at a service station.

NSW Police are investigating the alleged theft at 4am on Pennant Hills Road in Carlingford in Sydney’s north west.

Doughnut firm Krispy Kreme said it was one of its vans filled with the fresh treats on their way to shops in Newcastle, NSW, which as stolen.

Krispy Kreme said a woman jumped into the van and stole it when the driver was inside the service station.

“We apologise for any inconvenience, and we are thankful for the NSW Police’s swift response.”

NSW Police confirmed they are investigating and appealed for anybody with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch.

“Police were told a woman entered the unoccupied vehicle before driving off,” a statement said.