A MASKED gang of robbers stole a £450,000 watch and more than £1 million in cryptocurrency after hijacking a car in Oxford.
The victims – two men and three women – were driving from the university city to when they were ambushed while their car was stationary.
A masked criminal gang stole a £450,000 watch and more than £1 million in cryptocurrency after hijacking a car in OxfordCredit: Rolex
said ”a number of men wearing face coverings” forced their way into the car.
The robbers stole a watch valued at $590,000 – £450,000 – and phones from the victims.
They forced one of the victims to transfer $1.5 million of – around £1.1 million – from their account.
The victims were held for 30 minutes before being left in Five Mile Drive area by the gang on the afternoon of November 4.
Thames Valley Police issued a public appeal for information about the robbery yesterday.
Four men – from London, and – have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap offences and bailed.
Police declined to say what type of car the victims were driving but appealed for information about a black saloon car, a blue Ioniq and a silver Benz Vito.
The vehicles were seen in the area of Yarnton Road and Sandy Lane, between Kidlington and Yarnton between 1 and 4pm on the day of the robbery.
Cops also refused to discuss the nationality of the victims, despite the watch being paid for in US dollars.
The cryptocurrency account plundered was also held in US dollars fuelling speculation the victims were wealthy Americans deliberately targeted by the gang.
Detective Sergeant Stuart McMaster said: “Thames Valley Police has been conducting a thorough investigation into the offences.
“This has included house-to-house, CCTV, automatic number plate recognition, digital, forensic, cryptocurrency and financial inquiries.
“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.”
Police arrested a 21-year-old man from London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery, kidnap and other driving offences, and bailed him until January 14.
A 37-year-old man from London was also arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap, and bailed until January 30.
A 23-year-old man from Kent was arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap and was bailed until February 7.
A man, 19, from Birmingham who was arrested on suspicion of robbery, kidnap and possession of articles for use in fraud was bailed until January 29.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or relevant footage to contact them, quoting investigation reference number 43250563760.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Five Mile Drive in Oxford, where the robbery occurredCredit: Google 
