This is the shocking moment a brave 19-year-old was punched by masked thieves as they stole her dad’s car.
Terrified, Scarlett ran out to challenge the gang as they targeted a black Range Rover parked on a driveway.
Within just 20 to 25 seconds, the crooks managed to appear, remotely unlock the vehicle, and drive off – leaving the family stunned.
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The brazen theft happened on 7 October at around 10:50pm in Shoeburyness, Essex.
“This wasn’t at 2 or 3 in the morning,” family member Gabbie Burt, 23, told Need To Know.
“These people are quick and efficient in stealing cars, and obviously, this wasn’t their first time doing so.
“It was incredibly brave of Scarlett and also silly – as we all mentioned to her afterwards.”
Police were called shortly after the incident and issued a crime reference number, but there have been no further updates, and the Range Rover remains missing.
The violent theft has left the local community shaken.
Anyone with information or sightings of the stolen Range Rover Velar (S321 WOB) is urged to contact Essex Police on 101.
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