Overview
- Masked suspects forced their way into a car traveling from Oxford to London on November 4, stole phones and a luxury watch, and left the victims in the Five Mile Drive area of Oxford.
- Police say the watch was valued at about $590,000 and a victim was coerced into transferring roughly $1.5 million (£1.1 million) in cryptocurrency.
- Four men were arrested in London, Kent and Birmingham on suspicion of offences including robbery, kidnap and conspiracy to commit robbery, then released on police bail with dates set between January 14 and February 7, 2026.
- Thames Valley Police report extensive inquiries, including house-to-house work, CCTV and ANPR checks, digital and forensic analysis, and cryptocurrency and financial tracing, with warrants executed in London and Birmingham.
- Officers are seeking sightings or footage of a black BMW saloon, a blue Hyundai Ioniq and a silver Mercedes-Benz Vito in specified Oxford and Kidlington locations between 1pm and 4pm on November 4, quoting reference 43250563760 or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously.