A man was lured into a car hijacking in Dundrod by a scam appearing to involve another driver in distress.
The hijacking was reported in the Quarterland Road area shortly after 8pm on Tuesday.
The man was driving a silver BMW and pulled over when he saw a woman standing beside her car on the roadside with the hazard lights flashing.
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When he got out of his car, he was approached by two men armed with metal bars, who threatened him before taking his car.
The car was found a short time later on fire on the Ballycolin Road in Dunmurry.
Police said anyone who may have witnessed the hijacking, seen the car or who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1779 of 03/01/23.
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