A MAN was dragged from his car as masked robbers made off with tens of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and cash.

The terrifying incident began when three men flagged down a black Range Rover in Lower Dunton Road, Dunton.

They began making threats to the couple inside before pulling a man out of the car.

His partner was able to flee the scene.

The robbers disabled the vehicle before stealing cash and jewellery from the boot.

Police say the items stolen were worth around £60,000.

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A spokesman said: “Neither victim sustained serious injuries but are understandably shaken up.

“We believe the group, which included two additional men at the scene who did not engage with the victims, arrived and fled in a white BMW 1 series.

“We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us.”

The incident happened around 8pm on Tuesday, April 26.

If you have any information, you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/104312/22.

You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.