Man reports $600,000 watch stolen in California robbery, says attacker’s gun jammed

A businessman communicated police he was assaulted and robbed of his watch at gunpoint while leaving his office in the Irvine airport area on Wednesday Oct Related Articles Women accused of posing as cleaning crew suspected of multiple California burglaries San Jose police make eighth arrest in jewelry store smash and grab arrested after teen attacked at Bay Area shopping center for refusing to give up shoes police say California jeweler ambushed robbed of over in jewelry -year-old California arrested after search turns up of stolen sportswear Surveillance video shows the victim who inquired to remain anonymous for safety reasons getting into his car after work when another van pulled up and blocked him Three hooded masked men jumped out yanked him from the driver s seat and beat him repeatedly pistol-whipping and punching him before fleeing with the watch according to the victim and Irvine police who took a document The victim described police the stolen item is a Richard Mille sports watch valued at During the attack the assailants were shouting Shoot him the victim mentioned He added that the armed suspect tried to fire but the gun jammed The footage does not include audio so investigators cannot confirm what was noted Irvine Police Department spokesman Kyle Oldoerp reported I don t know if it was smart having guns in my face and fighting back the victim explained but I m thankful that I m alive The victim mentioned he believes multiple guns were present police revealed the video shows at least one Only the watch was taken during the attack the victim declared a detail that leads both the victim and investigators to believe he may have been targeted for it The subjects used their own automobile to block the victim s car then pulled the businessman from his car and began assaulting him surveillance video shows Courtesy photo The watch was covered under my jacket he commented They went just after the watch I had my bag and everything in the car They didn t touch my wallet They didn t touch my bag The victim stated he is unsure how the attackers knew about the watch but believes social media may have played a role Oldoerp reported generally that posting workplace locations or luxury items online can create bread crumbs that attract criminals Detectives have collected DNA and fingerprints and are actively pursuing leads Oldoerp reported As of Friday evening no individuals had been identified or arrested The victim announced he is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of his attackers Anyone with information is urged to contact the Irvine Police Department