Salesman injured during theft of BMW – witnesses sought

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a car showroom in Wilmslow that left a salesman with serious injuries.

The robbery at Stratstones Aston Martin Dealership on Water Lane occurred at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday, 5th June.

A man, believed to be in his 20′s or 30′s, walked in to the showroom and spoke to a salesman stating that he would like to test the clutch of a Black BMW 320 D convertible parked outside the store, as he was interested in buying the vehicle for his partner.

The offender was then taken to the test the vehicle by the salesman who stood at the driver′s side of the car with the door open as he tested the clutch. Suddenly the offender drove off at speed causing the salesman to fall into the road, sustaining hip injuries. The car then continued along Water Lane, travelling in the direction of the airport tunnels.

     

The offender is described as a white man, in his 20′s or 30′s, wearing a light grey flat cap and a light coloured top. The car, a Black BMW 320 D convertible, had Stratstone.com silver display number plates on the front and rear and at the time of the incident the hood was dropped showing the red interior.

Anyone who was in the vicinity of Water Lane on Thursday afternoon and saw anything suspicious is urged to contact DS Paul Basford at Wilmslow CID on 101 quoting incident number 519 of 5th June. Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.