Alleged thief killed in stolen truck

An alleged thief who stole a truck was electrocuted after his load became entangled with power lines in Sydney's west.

It is believed the driver lost control at a development site in Marsden Park, clipping overhead wires with a crane installed on the tray.

When the driver got out of the truck to assess the damage, he is thought to have been electrocuted.

The truck's owner drove to the scene after recognising the rig on 9's morning news.

He says it was taken from Liverpool several days ago, but police have now seized it for forensic examination.