Officers investigating an incident during which two cars were stolen at knifepoint are appealing for witnesses and information.
At just after 6pm on Thursday 13 April, the victim was taking photos of a car that had just been sold to him at a car dealership in Harpenden station’s car park.
Two men, one of whom was wearing a balaclava, then entered the car park and one approached the victim from behind with a knife and demanded the vehicle’s keys before leading him to the dealership’s cabin.
The two men took the keys of two cars, a Mini Clubman and a Mini Countryman, and drove out of the station car park. They also stole the victim’s phone during the incident.
Officers would like to speak to any witnesses or anyone with information as they may be able to assist the investigation.
They are particularly keen to speak to any drivers with a dash cam who were in the area between 6pm and 6.30pm.
Witnesses, or those with dash cam footage, are urged to contact BTP officers by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 532 of 13 April.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
