Robber steals man’s £58,000 Range Rover

Bedfordshire Police are warning car sellers to be vigilant following the robbery in Meppershall at around 1.45pm on Saturday (August 13), where the robber asked the man to show him how the television in the car worked.

As the man leant over to demonstrate the robber, who was sitting in the driver’s side pushed him to the ground and drove off towards the A507 as the victim gave chase on foot.

The man had advertised the grey vehicle, which has tinted windows and the registration number KM11 KZZ in Auto Trader.

It also has a set of golf clubs in the boot along with a shotgun licence.

The robber is described as being slim and of Asian appearance, and spoke with a Middle Eastern accent.

He was wearing a black, Barbour-style jacket, black trousers and black, ‘loafer’ style shoes.

He also wore a large black and orange Dolce and Gabbana watch on his left wrist and claimed to be from Orpington in Kent.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Lynn Adams said: “This appears to be a premeditated theft of a high performance and expensive vehicle.

“I would urge any motorist who is selling their vehicle privately to take extra care when showing potential buyers their property.

“Likewise, I would be keen to hear from any potential buyers who may have been offered this vehicle.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any further information should contact Det Con Lynn Adams on 01234 275185, text to 07786 200011 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.