Four arrests made after high-value robbery
Police are continuing to appeal for information from anyone in the area
Four men have been arrested following a high-value robbery in Oxford.
Five victims, two men and three women, were travelling in a vehicle from Oxford to London on the afternoon of Tuesday 4 November.
While the vehicle was still in Oxford, a number of men wearing face coverings entered the vehicle.
Once inside the vehicle, the offenders stole a watch valued at around $590,000 and phones from the victims.
The offenders also forced one of the victims to transfer $1.5m of crypto currency out of their account.
After about thirty minutes, the offenders left the vehicle in the Five Mile Drive area of Oxford, and the victims called the police.
Thames Valley Police has been conducting a thorough investigation into the offences. This has included house to house, CCTV, ANPR, digital, forensic, crypto-currency and financial enquiries.
A 21-year-old from London was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery, kidnap and other driving offences. He has been released on police bail until 14 January 2026.
A 37-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap. He has been released on police bail until 30 January 2026.
A 23-year-old man from Kent was arrested on suspicion of robbery and kidnap. He has been released on police bail until 7 February 2026.
A 19-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of robbery, kidnap and possession of articles for use in fraud. He has been released on police bail until 29 January 2026.
Detective Sergeant Stuart McMaster from Thames Valley Police said: “I am appealing to members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious or have footage of three vehicles in some specific locations in Oxford and Kidlington.
“We want to hear from you if you saw or have footage of either a black BMW saloon car, a blue Hyundai Ioniq or a silver Mercedes Benz Vito in the area of Yarnton Road and Sandy Lane between Kidlington and Yarnton, or in Five Mile Drive, Carey Close, Rotherfield Road and Kirk Close in Oxford between 1pm and 4pm on Tuesday 4 November.
“If anyone has any information or footage then please contact Thames Valley Police by visiting a police station, leaving details on our dedicated webpage for this investigation or calling 101, quoting investigation reference number 43250563760.
“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously via its website or by calling 0800 555 111."