A DRIVER has been pulled from her car at traffic lights in a terrifying robbery that saw three men make off with her vehicle in Reading.
Thames Valley Police are hunting for three attackers who hijacked the vehicle at Cemetery Junction around 1.50am on Saturday, October 29 - then crashed the vehicle minutes later.
The driver, a woman in her thirties, had stopped at traffic lights when it happened. Three men approached the vehicle and pulled her from the car, got into the car, and drove off.
The vehicle was found 10 minutes later and had been crashed.
Police said the first offender is described as around 5ft 11in tall and slim. He was wearing a green coat, grey trousers with a black stripe, and white shoes.
The force described the second offender as also around 5ft 11in tall and slim. He was wearing all black clothing, including a coat, tracksuit bottoms and shoes. He was also wearing a blue or black cap and a white snood covering his face.
The third offender is described as around 5ft 11in tall and of large build. He was wearing a black jumper, blue coat, green bottoms and white shoes. He was also wearing a black snood covering his face.
Thames Valley Police believe the attack could be linked to another incident that happened nearby which involved three men attempting to steal a car from a driveway as it was being parked.
Investigating officer PC Brandon Morley, based at Reading police station, said: *We are carrying out a thorough investigation into what happened.
“We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident to please get in touch.
“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43220486377.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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