Sydney man carjacked during test drive
August 18, 2011 - 7:19AM
Two armed men carjacked a Lexus during a test drive in western Sydney, police say.
The two men went to the home of a 34-year-old man in West Hoxton about 7.20pm yesterday, after he advertised the sale of his 2009 silver-coloured Lexus.
The men asked if they could take the car for a test drive, police said.
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During the test drive, one of the men allegedly pulled out a firearm and demanded the owner of the car give them his mobile phone, police said.
The pair then ordered him out of his car and drove away, police said.
The car owner was not hurt.
Police are now searching for the two men.
The first is described as being of
Middle Eastern or Mediterranean appearance, aged in his mid-20s to early 30s with medium length brown hair and a moustache.
He is believed to be about 173cm tall and was wearing a black tracksuit.
The second man is also described as being of
Middle Eastern or Mediterranean appearance, aged in his 30s and is about 173cm tall.
He was of a thin build with short, dark hair and was wearing a grey tracksuit.
The car has NSW number plates BPT50E.
Anyone with any information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
AAP
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