This is the terrifying moment hooded thugs are hop out of a car and appear to rob a crashed Toyota Prius on a motorway in broad daylight.
A video clip, believed to have been filmed on the M1, shows a pair of yobs jump out of a Range Rover, and haul duffle bags from the vehicle at around 3pm on Wednesday.
The dented Prius had seemingly been shoved into the central reservation in a reported ram raid.
One individual seemingly removed an unidentified item from the back seat, meanwhile the other man looks around the driver’s side.
During the incident, both back and front windows appear to have been smashed.
As the incident unfolds, the Range Rover was stood on the motorway before the alleged assailants return to the vehicle in a bid to rush away.
Officers have since arrested four men, 28, 29, and two aged 32, in relation to the incident.
Northamptonshire Police has launched a probe into the ‘alleged robbery’ which occurred near junction 16 on the southbound carriageway.
A video clip, believed to have been filmed on the M1, shows a pair of yobs jump out of a Range Rover and haul duffle bags from a white Prius
Northamptonshire Police have since confirmed four men aged 28, 29, 32 and 32, have been arrested in relation to the incident
A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: ‘Between 3pm and 3,30pm, the driver of a white Toyota Prius was forced to stop by the driver of a Black Range Rover.
‘The occupants of the Range Rover exited the vehicle and approached the other driver before allegedly threatening him and stealing items.
‘Four men from South Yorkshire aged 28, 29, 32 and 32, have been arrested on suspicion of robber and released on police bail pending further enquiries’
A National Highways spokesperson said: ‘At 3.01pm our Stopped Vehicle Detection (SVD) system detected stationary traffic on lane 4 at the location.
‘At 3.02pm we set signs and signals were set to close lane 4, including setting the red X on the overhead gantries to close the lane to protect the vehicle and any occupants from oncoming traffic.
‘At 3.03pm a National Highways Traffic Officer arrived at the scene to assist and arrange recovery of the Toyota Prius.
‘A 15:04 a passing recovery vehicle went to assist (the Traffic Officer who had made the original request for recovery arranged for this to be formally logged as assisting with recovery).
‘The vehicle was removed from the scene. Another traffic officer crew attended to help with clearing the scene of debris and removal of traffic cones.
‘The lane was reopened at 3.30pm.’
Anyone with information has been urged to contact the force by calling 101 quoting incident number 25000664584.
Alternatively, those who wish to report incidents anonymously can do so by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
