Anyone with information should call 101 quoting investigation reference number 43250563760
Two London men have been arrested following a kidnapping and high-value robbery in Oxford. The five victims – two men and three women – were driving from Oxford to London on Tuesday, November 4, when men wearing face coverings went into the vehicle.
They stole a watch worth around $590,000 (£121,039) and phones. They also demanded $1.5million (£1,141,517.76) in crypto currency.
They were there for about 30 minutes and left the vehicle in Five Mile Drive, Oxford. The victims then dialled 999.
Detective Sergeant Stuart McMaster said: “I am appealing to members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious or have footage of three vehicles in some specific locations in Oxford and Kidlington.
“We want to hear from you if you saw or have footage of either a black BMW saloon car, a blue Hyundai Ioniq or a silver Mercedes Benz Vito in the area of Yarnton Road and Sandy Lane between Kidlington and Yarnton, or in Five Mile Drive, Carey Close, Rotherfield Road and Kirk Close in Oxford between 1pm and 4pm on Tuesday, November 4.
He continued: “If anyone has any information or footage then please contact Thames Valley Police by visiting a police station, leaving details on our dedicated webpage for this investigation or calling 101, quoting investigation reference number 43250563760.
“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously via its website or by calling 0800 555 111.
“Thames Valley Police has been conducting a thorough investigation into the offences. This has included house to house, CCTV, ANPR, digital, forensic, crypto-currency and financial enquiries. We have also conducted warrants in London and Birmingham along with arrests in Kent, arresting four men.
“We are supporting the victims and keeping them updated during our complex investigation.”
Who was arrested?
- A 21-year-old from London was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery, kidnap and other driving offences. He has been bailed until January 14 next year.
- A 37-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap. He has been released on police bail until January 30 2026.
- A 23-year-old man from Kent was arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap. He has been released on bail until February 7.
- A 19-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of robbery, kidnap and possession of articles for use in fraud. He has been released on police bail until January 29.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting investigation reference number 43250563760. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously via its website or by calling 0800 555 111.
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