A hooded man attacked a milk man and stole his van during a series of car crime incidents in Eastwood.
Police are appealing for witnesses in order to trace the man responsible.
So far no arrests have been made.
The incidents happened on the evening of Tuesday, September 24.
The first happened at around 9.45pm at 'The Island' in Eastwood where there was an attempted theft of car keys.
The second incident happened in Essex Street at 10.50pm where a milk van was stolen.
A man wearing a black hoody pushed the driver against the wall and then stole his vehicle.
The third incident happened at around 11.15pm where there was an attempted theft of a car from Alexandra Street.
It's believed all three incidents are linked.
Police are hunting a man described as white, early 20s, slim build, blonde hair and wearing all black.
If anyone has any information call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 967, 931 and 975 of 24 September 2019.
