Thieves in northern England might have bitten off more than they can chew after stealing a van carrying 2,500 pies, worth about £25,000 ($31,600).

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks has appealed to thieves who stole his van containing $30,000 worth of pies to do something nice for Christmas.

Tommy Banks says "nearly a tonne" of pies worth a total of £25,000 were due to be delivered to a Christmas market.

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks issued a plea to the thieves who stole his van—and the $30,000 worth of pies inside—in the spirit of Christmas.

It remains unclear whether the 2,500 pies, including steak and ale, turkey and cranberry, and butternut squash varieties, were still inside the van when it was recovered.

A British chef is urging thieves who stole a van with 2,500 savory pies inside to “do the right thing” and donate the edible loot to the needy

I know you’re a criminal, but maybe just do something nice because it’s Christmas,” said British chef Tommy Banks, after thieves stole a van full of pies.

British thieves recently stole a truck filled with savory pies, estimated to be worth $32,000. The van and pies were later found damaged.

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks said he's out of 2,500 pies after thieves stole his van containing the baked goods and later ditched the vehicle. According to an Instagram video posted by Banks, the pies were ruined.

On Sunday night, in North Yorkshire, England, thieves broke into a storage unit and drove off with a refrigerated van, filled with 2,500 pies. Now, the chef who made those pies is appealing to the thieves to summon some holiday spirit and donate them to a local community center,