THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Reading.
A man in his forties was driving along Sidmouth Street at around 3.10pm on Monday, July 15, when he was directed to pull over by a black Mitsubishi Outlander which was displaying blue lights.
Three offenders got out of the car dressed in fake police fleeces and threatened the victim with incapacitant spray.
They then stole around £40,000 worth of foreign currency.
Two men, aged 18 and 23, both from London, have been arrested for a number of offences including robbery, dangerous driving, and impersonation of a police officer.
Both remain in police custody.
Two further suspects are still at large, including the driver of the black Mitsubishi, of whom no description is available.
The other suspect is described as having been wearing a black, hooded top, black trousers, and a black facemask.
The Mitsubishi was displaying a partial number plate of CK68, but later changed plates to one with a partial registration of LX18.
The victim did not sustain any injuries in the incident.
Detective Constable Jen Cox of the Reading Priority Crime Team said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim, who pulled over for what he presumed to be police officers, before being robbed.
“Thankfully, he was not injured as a result of the incident and two arrests have been made.
“I am appealing to anybody who was driving in the area of Sidmouth Street or nearby roads between 3pm and 3.20pm on Monday to please check your dash-cams and contact Thames Valley Police if it has captured the incident.
“I would also urge any other witnesses to this incident or anybody who may have CCTV footage to please get in touch.
“You can contact us by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240336177.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
