• Car Dealer Plus
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
No Result
View All Result
Home News
Car Dealership attacked by gang of 40 caught on camera

Gang caught on CCTV smashing luxury cars and threatening car dealership staff with a gun

The attack in Cape Town damaged eight cars and ransacked the car showroom

James Baggott by James Baggott
February 19, 2021
in News
0

A gang of 40 people smashed windscreens and attacked cars with poles as they ransacked a luxury car dealership.

The attack, caught on CCTV, happened after suspects threatened staff with guns and demanded to be given the keys to cars in the luxury car showroom.

Footage shows a McLaren with its rear window smashed, a Bentley Continental GT with a broken windscreen as well as two Aston Martins and a Porsche damaged.

The gang can be seen running amok around the showroom, smashing the windscreens with poles as one of the attackers openly brandishes a gun.

The attack, which took place yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa, is being investigated by police.

Cape Town – The Toy Shop: pic.twitter.com/BJ0F9XJoia

— Rob Beezy (@TrafficSA) February 17, 2021

Separate footage, uploaded to Twitter, shows the destruction from a different angle as a staff member walks through The Toy Shop dealership after the attack.

Paperwork is seen strewn across floor amid the destruction.

A police spokesperson said: ‘The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. 

‘According to information, about 40 suspects entered the business premises, threatened the employees with firearms and demanded two vehicles. 

Car showroom in Northgate, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town- staff assaulted and cars damaged. pic.twitter.com/WQ8e2caSuL

— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) February 17, 2021

‘They were not given vehicles, thereafter, the suspects smashed windows and lights of vehicles on display.

‘Eight vehicles were damaged. The possibility that the incident is extortion-related cannot be ruled out.’

According to reports, the attack took place after two suspects entered the dealership and demanded cars but when they were denied the attack took place.

  • Join our breaking news WhatsApp group
  • Listen to the latest Car Dealer Podcast
  • List of the Top 100 profitable car dealers in the UK
Please login to join discussion
Previous Post

Jaguar Land Rover to axe 2,000 jobs worldwide as it restructures business

Next Post

EVs set to hit the 6.5 million mark by 2030 and outstrip diesel on the way, new study shows

Next Post
Drivers believe electric cars will outnumber diesels on UK roads by 2030, a new survey suggests

EVs set to hit the 6.5 million mark by 2030 and outstrip diesel on the way, new study shows

Want the latest news?

Sign up to Car Dealer's daily news email updates

Subscribe
How many car dealerships does each manufacturer have in the UK? Car Dealerships Locations List 2021 revealed
News

How many car dealerships does each manufacturer have in the UK? Car Dealerships Locations List 2021 revealed

February 24, 2021
Used Car Awards with Mike Brewer and James Baggott graphi
News

Who won what at the Used Car Awards 2020? Mike Brewer reveals our winning car dealers

February 11, 2021
Car Dealer issue 156 front cover and Used Car Awards
Online Magazine

Out now: Car Dealer issue 156 features our Used Car Awards, H.R. Owen CEO Ken Choo and lots more

February 23, 2021
Used car market stronger than ever as August sees sales up by nearly 50 per cent for Big Motoring World
News

Opinion: Here are 10 reasons why I think there’ll be a rapid recovery in car sales when lockdown ends

February 16, 2021
Trophy Cars forecourt
News

Investigation: Meet the hyper-specialist car dealers making their money from weird and wonderful motors

February 11, 2021
Become a Car Dealer Plus member and get more out of this website including free legal advice
News

Become a Car Dealer Plus member and get more out of this website including free legal advice

January 15, 2021
Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full of the most profitable car dealers in the UK
Car Dealer Top 100

Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full of the most profitable car dealers in the UK

February 10, 2021
Bitcoin ATM terminal
News

Will car dealers in the UK accept Bitcoin for payment? Dealers speak out after Tesla plans to accept cryptocurrency 

February 18, 2021
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
Call us: 020 8125 3880

© 2020 Blackball Media

No Result
View All Result
  • Car Dealer Plus
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100

© 2020 Blackball Media

Log In
Register
Register
Server C