Witness appeal as armed carjackers steal Audi
Thieves armed with a knife threatened a man in a Waitrose car park before making off in his car.
Two masked men approached the driver outside the Lutterworth store shortly after 4pm on Monday March 20.
They targeted him from behind, threatening him with the knife and demanding the keys to his black Audi S3.
The 56-year-old attempted to run to the supermarket entrance but the robbers pushed him to the ground and grabbed the keys.
Police have launched an investigation after the suspects sped off in the man’s car in convoy with a black Mini Cooper, which is also believed to have been involved.
The incident took place between 4.15pm and 4.25pm and officers believe the cars travelled through Dunton Bassett
and Cosby on the way to Narborough.
The victim was left with hand, stomach and leg injuries, but did not need hospital treatment, police said.
A second car belonging to a member of the public was also damaged when the suspect took off.
The Audi was last seen in Hardwick Close in Narborough at about 4.45pm, according to the force.
Detectives are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The force said one of the suspects was described as either of dual heritage appearance or having a tanned complexion, in his early-20s, about 5ft 8in and of slim build with short black stubble. He was wearing a blue tracksuit and a striped scarf around his neck.
The second suspect is described as white, in his late teens, about 5ft 6in and of slim build, and also wearing a blue tracksuit.
Pc Georgina Adams said: “We know there were a number of people in the area when the incident occurred and we would urge anyone who hasn’t already spoken with officers to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc 597 Adams on 101, quoting crime number 23*169906.