Harrowing footage shows the moment a thief dressed as a Deliveroo rider smashes a £3million Bugatti Chiron with a hammer in a bid to steal a Kuwaiti playboy’s Rolex.
Abdullah F. Al Basman, known for posting photos of his sports cars and bling, was targeted while driving in central London as he wore a Platinum Rolex Daytona watch, worth £110,000.
Video shows a rider wearing a Deliveroo uniform stopping in traffic and smashing the Bugatti Chiron’s window with a hammer on Park Lane near Hyde Park Corner, Mayfair on Sunday.
They then appear to hit the car several times before the hypercar drives off quickly and the thief fails to make off with any valuables.
Another rider – also in a Deliveroo outfit – drives alongside the thief as they flee the scene.
Met Police believe this incident could be linked to the assault of another man in his 40s who had his watch stolen in Mayfair on the same day.
A rider with a Deliveroo uniform can be seen smashing a car with a hammer
Video shows a rider stopping in traffic and smashing the sports car’s passenger side with a hammer on Hyde Park Corner, Mayfair
Afterwards Mr Al Basman can be seen being helped out of his smashed up sports car
It is believed that Mr Al Basman, who was staying at the Berkeley Hotel, was targeted after posting pictures of his supercars and expensive watches on social media
After the attempted theft, Mr Al Basman can be seen being helped out of his smashed up sports car.
It is believed that the Kuwait playboy, who was staying at the Berkeley Hotel, was targeted after posting pictures of his supercars and expensive watches on social media.
A witness said: ‘The moped thieves were at the hotel this morning and staff told them to get off the pavement.
‘When Abdullah left in the Bugatti they started following him all the way to Hyde Park Corner. One beeped their horn which I assume was the signal to start attacking.
‘I assume they were waiting for a junction they knew would have a long red light so they had time to attack them.’
The thief is shown in footage driving away in Mayfair, London after speeding away
Other footage on social media also shows what may be the same riders also riding on pavements in Mayfair
A Met Police spokesman in a statement: ‘Police are investigating a report of a robbery that is alleged to have occurred in Curzon Street, Mayfair, at approximately 16:50hrs on Sunday, 21 August.
‘A man aged in his 40s reported being assaulted by two men who stole his watch. Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and the man was treated for injuries at the scene. He did not require hospital treatment.
‘We are also aware of video appearing to show an attempted robbery nearby on Park Lane at around the same time of the incident. The incidents are believed to be linked, however enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
‘Anyone with further information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5109/21Aug. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. No arrests have been made.’
This one of various violent crimes to have rocked the capital as four people were stabbed during a horrific knife fight in south London on Saturday.