Appeal After Car Stolen In Robbery Outside Lutterworth Supermarket

Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen during a robbery outside a supermarket in Lutterworth.

The owner of the black Audi S3 was threatened with a knife by two men who demanded his keys, in the car park of Waitrose on Leicester Road.

Police say he tried to run towards the entrance to the supermarket, but was pushed to the ground by the men who then grabbed the keys.

It happened between 4.15pm and 4.25pm yesterday afternoon and the car was driven off at speed in convoy with a black Mini Cooper.

Police say the victim, a 56-year-old man,  sustained injuries to his hand, stomach and leg, but didn’t require hospital treatment.

A car belonging to a member of the public was also damaged by the suspects when they drove off.

Officers believe the cars travelled through Dunton Bassett and Cosby on the way to Narborough, where the Audi was last seen at around 4.45pm.

PC Georgina Adams is the investigating officer, she 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.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who may have captured some footage of the incident or the vehicles driving off on their phones or on dashcams. Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help with our enquiries.”

One of the suspects has been described as being either of dual heritage appearance or having a tanned complexion, in his early 20s, about 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build with short black stubble. He was wearing a blue tracksuit and a striped scarf around his neck.

The second suspect has been described as being white, in his late teens, about 5ft 6ins tall and of slim build, he was also wearing a blue tracksuit. When the suspects made off in the cars they wore face coverings.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 597 Adams on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 23*169906.