Rolls Royce owner carjacked at gunpoint in Queens by masked men


Four masked gunmen carjacked a 34-year-old licensed gun owner from his expensive Rolls Royce during a daring early morning carjacking in Queens Friday, police said.
The victim was driving his luxury car to the corner of 31st Street and 35th Avenue in Astoria around 5:30 a.m. when he noticed a black Dodge Durango following him.
The Durango forced the owner of the Rolls Royce to stop, cops were told. A moment later, four masked men jumped out of the SUV and charged the luxury car, police said.
The four suspects shot the victim, forcing him out of his vehicle. Two of the suspects jumped into the car and sped off, followed by the other gunmen in the Dodge Durango.
No injuries were reported. The model of Rolls Royce the victim owned was not immediately revealed.
The victim, a licensed gun owner, had a pistol on him when police arrived, but told officers he decided not to get into a firefight with the armed robbers.
Cops were searching for the Rolls Royce thieves on Friday.
Rolls Royce luxury cars are built in England, but the company is currently owned by BMW. Luxury vehicles are considered some of the most expensive automobiles on the road.
Used Rolls Royce models currently on the market range from $85,000 to $500,000, while the cheapest 2026 models start at $350,000.
The most expensive Rolls Royce is the Phantom, which starts at $450,000, according to Car and Driver magazine.



